Unicorn Marshmallow Popcorn: Make Magic in Every Bite Recipe
Unicorn Marshmallow Popcorn is a whimsical, colorful treat that combines crunchy air-popped popcorn with gooey melted marshmallows and vibrant sprinkles. This fun snack is perfect for parties or a playful movie night, delivering a sweet and chewy texture with every magical bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: About 10-12 cups of coated popcorn 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Microwaving and Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
For the Popcorn Base
- 10 cups Air-Popped Popcorn
For the Marshmallow Mixture
- 1 bag Campfire® FruitSwirler Marshmallows (approximately 10–12 oz)
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 1 cup Mini Fruit Marshmallows
For the Finishing Touches
- 1 cup Colorful Sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare Workspace and Popcorn: Set up a clean workspace for assembling the popcorn treats. Place 10 cups of air-popped popcorn in a large bowl, ensuring it’s ready for coating.
- Divide Marshmallows and Add Butter: Separate the Campfire® FruitSwirler marshmallows by color into portions and place them in a microwave-safe bowl. Add 4 tablespoons of butter to the marshmallows to help achieve a smooth, meltable mixture.
- Melt Marshmallows One Color at a Time: Microwave the marshmallows and butter mixture in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth. Work with one color batch at a time to maintain the visual vibrancy.
- Repeat with Remaining Marshmallows: Continue melting each colored marshmallow batch separately, keeping each mixture distinct for a colorful effect when coating the popcorn.
- Coat Popcorn: Pour each melted marshmallow mixture over the popcorn, stirring quickly and gently to evenly coat the popcorn without crushing it.
- Add Finishing Touches: While the marshmallow coating is still warm, sprinkle 1 cup of mini fruit marshmallows and 1 cup of colorful sprinkles evenly over the popcorn for added texture and visual appeal.
- Cool, Set, and Enjoy: Allow the coated popcorn to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes. This lets the marshmallow coating set and harden slightly, making the popcorn easy to handle and delightful to eat.
Notes
- Use air-popped popcorn to keep the treat light and to allow the marshmallow coating to stick better.
- Work quickly when coating the popcorn to ensure even coverage before the marshmallows harden.
- Separating marshmallows by color and melting them individually helps maintain the vibrant, unicorn-inspired look.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature to keep the popcorn fresh and chewy.
- For easier mixing, use a large non-stick spatula or wooden spoon to prevent sticking and breakage.
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