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Using a base of our favorite caramel corn, this S’mores Popcorn is a fun dressed up version. It combines all the flavors of your favorite campfire treat!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe!
When summer rolls around, it’s hard not to start craving s’mores. There’s just something about the combination of chocolate, marshmallows, and graham crackers that instantly brings back memories of warm evenings, backyard fire pits, and family gatherings. If you’re a s’mores lover like I am, this recipe lets you enjoy all those classic flavors without having to build a fire.
This S’mores Popcorn starts with my favorite homemade caramel corn and transforms it into an irresistible summer treat. Every handful is packed with crunchy caramel-coated popcorn, rich chocolate, gooey marshmallows, and crunchy graham crackers. It’s the perfect combination of sweet, salty, crunchy, and chewy. Whether you’re serving it at a summer party, movie night, family gathering, or simply snacking on the patio, this fun twist on a classic campfire favorite is guaranteed to disappear fast!
Ingredients
- Caramel Corn
- Miniature Marshmallows
- Golden Grahams Cereal or graham cracker pieces
- Chocolate Chips
How to Make S’mores Popcorn
- Spread the caramel corn out onto parchment paper on two large cookie sheets. I like to use my microwave caramel corn recipe.
- Add mini marshmallows and Golden Graham cereal or pieces of graham cracker.
- Melt chocolate and drizzle it over the popcorn mixture, lots of chocolate! The chocolate is the glue that holds it all together so don’t skimp on this part!!
- Allow the chocolate to set up. If you are in a hurry, place the popcorn into the refrigerator to set up quicker. After it is set up you can commence munching. You can start munching before it sets up too, it is just a little messier!
Tips from leigh Anne
- Start with fresh popcorn. Freshly popped popcorn gives the best texture and helps the caramel coating stick evenly.
- Remove unpopped kernels. Take a few minutes to pick out any kernels before adding the caramel. Your guests will thank you!
- Let the caramel corn cool slightly. If you’re adding chocolate chips, marshmallows, and graham crackers to homemade caramel corn, allow it to cool for a few minutes first. If it’s too hot, the chocolate will completely melt.
- Use mini marshmallows. They distribute more evenly throughout the popcorn and make every handful taste like a bite of s’mores.
- Break graham crackers into larger chunks. Larger pieces provide more crunch and help recreate the classic s’mores experience.
- Store in an airtight container. S’mores Popcorn stays fresh for several days when stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Make it party-ready. Package portions in cellophane bags or paper treat cups for summer parties, BBQs, movie nights, or camp-themed gatherings.
- Customize it. Try using milk chocolate, dark chocolate, chocolate chunks, or even miniature peanut butter cups for a fun twist on the classic flavor combination.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make s’mores popcorn ahead of time?
Yes! S’mores Popcorn is a great make-ahead treat. Store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4-5 days for the best texture and flavor.
Can I use microwave popcorn?
Absolutely. Plain or lightly salted microwave popcorn works well. Just avoid heavily buttered or flavored varieties, which can compete with the caramel and s’mores flavors.
Why did my chocolate melt completely?
If the caramel corn is still too hot when you add the chocolate chips, they will melt. Allow the popcorn to cool for a few minutes if you’d like distinct chocolate pieces throughout the mix.
Can I use large marshmallows instead of mini marshmallows?
Mini marshmallows work best because they distribute evenly throughout the popcorn. If using large marshmallows, cut them into smaller pieces first.
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S’mores Popcorn
Ingredients
- 16 cups caramel corn
- 2 cups miniature marshmallows
- 2 cups Golden Graham cereal or graham cracker pieces
- 2 cups chocolate chips melted
Instructions
- Spread caramel corn onto two parchment lined cookie sheets to cool.
- Sprinkle with marshmallows and cereal.
- Melt chocolate chips and then drizzle chocolate over mixture.
- Allow chocolate to set up. Enjoy!
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Patty says
Wow really Yummy! Made this for a recent camping trip, for movie night. Got great reviews, Little bit of work to make in a small camper, but so worth it . Thanks for a great recipe!
Leigh Anne says
So glad you enjoyed it!
Lori Gardner says
Hello- Are you able to double this recipe? And also, are the tags to download still on this site?
Leigh Anne says
I haven’t doubled it but I think it should work fine and yes the tags should still be available.
Trudy says
Hey There…So I figured out why my caramel corn was soft…I missed the REPEAT part…so it needed an extra 1 minute + 30 minute…It was perfect the second time I tried it!
My only question now is…how do you keep it crunchy???…I put it in a sealed canister (like store bought popcorn comes in) and the next day the caramel corn was all soft…Is it only good on the day it is made, or is there a way to keep it crunchy?
Thanks! 🙂
Leigh Anne says
So glad it worked for you the second time – that repeat part is important! I have had it stay crispy for several days. I have even mailed it to people and had it still be crisp. I think it is always the best the day it is made though. The humidity levels may effect it also.