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Patriotic 4th of July Popcorn

This popcorn recipe involves heating butter and marshmallows to create a melt-in-your-mouth sticky mixture, then coating freshly popped popcorn with this sweet, colorful topping. The final dish has a crunchy exterior with a chewy, sweet center, and is decorated with red, white, and blue sprinkles for a festive appearance.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup popcorn kernels or about 8 cups popped popcorn (plain or lightly salted)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cut into pieces
  • 10 oz marshmallows mini or standard, halved if large
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 –2 cups red white, and blue sprinkles

Equipment

  • Large pot or popcorn maker
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • baking sheet or tray

Method
 

  1. Pop the popcorn and place it in a large bowl, removing unpopped kernels
  2. Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat
  3. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted and smooth
  4. Stir in vanilla extract
  5. Pour the mixture over popcorn and mix quickly to coat evenly
  6. Add sprinkles immediately after mixing the marshmallow mixture with popcorn, while it's still sticky
  7. Spread onto a tray and let it cool slightly
  8. Serve once set

Notes

For extra color, use themed edible glitter or additional decorative toppings. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days to maintain crunch.