Oven-Baked S'mores Popcorn with Marshmallows
Nostalgic s'mores flavors in a shareable popcorn snack. Popped kernels are tossed with seasoned butter, mini marshmallows, graham cracker pieces, and chopped chocolate, then baked until the marshmallows and chocolate melt together into a sweet, crunchy-chewy treat.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil
- ⅓ cup Dell Cove Spices Movie Night popcorn kernels
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 chocolate bar, chopped
- 2 cup mini marshmallows
- 3 tablespoon salted butter
- 2 cup graham cracker pieces or crumbsdigestive biscuits1:1variation
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- 2 teaspoon Dell Cove Spices chocolate caramel popcorn seasoning
- 2 teaspoon Dell Cove Spices kettle corn popcorn seasoning
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Add oil and 2 to 3 kernels to a large pot with a lid. Heat on high until kernels pop to test oil temperature.
- 3
Add remaining kernels and salt. Cover and continue cooking on high, shaking often, until popping stops.
- 4
Remove popcorn to a large bowl.
- 5
Break up graham crackers in a food processor or by hand in a plastic bag with a rolling pin until chunky.
- 6
Melt butter and stir in seasoning blends. Drizzle flavored butter over about 4 cups of popped corn.
- 7
Sprinkle marshmallows and graham crackers into the seasoned popcorn and toss to combine.
- 8
Pour mixture onto baking sheet and spread evenly. Sprinkle chocolate pieces on top.
- 9
Bake for about 15 minutes or until marshmallows and chocolate have melted.
- 10
Remove from oven and allow to cool before serving.
Tips
Shake the pot frequently while popcorn is popping to ensure even heat distribution and prevent burning.
Cool the snack completely on the baking sheet before breaking apart, as the chocolate and marshmallow will set as it cools.
Use a food processor for uniform graham cracker crumbs or hand-crush for chunkier texture.
Good to Know
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Separation of ingredients may occur over time.
Prepare popcorn and all components up to the baking step. Assemble and bake immediately before serving for best texture.
Serve at room temperature as a party snack or casual dessert. Pairs well with cold drinks.
Common Mistakes
Use too few test kernels and miss proper oil temperature, resulting in unpopped kernels. Always test with 2-3 kernels first.
Skip shaking the pot and burn the popcorn or scorch the bottom layer. Shake frequently throughout cooking.
Bake longer than 15 minutes and burn the marshmallows or chocolate. Watch closely as baking times vary by oven.