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Cotton Candy Popcorn Recipe

Our Cotton Candy Popcorn Recipe is a must have for your next at home movie night. Today’s Cotton Candy Popcorn is an easy snack that both kids and adults will enjoy. I’ve been on a popcorn kick lately that I can’t seem to get enough of it. I wanted to mix up my own batch one day and I couldn’t decide whether I should make a salty kind or a sweet kind. As you can see, the sweet kind won! This Cotton Candy Popcorn will satisfy any sweet tooth!

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Why I love of Cotton Candy Popcorn Recipe

When I first met my husband (almost 15 years ago!) he was the big popcorn fan. I never understood why he liked it so much. The only time I enjoyed it was when we went to the movies and I ordered it, with extra butter, of course!

Even then I couldn’t finish a whole bag myself. I preferred chips, nachos with cheese, or even a box of Good & Plenty with my movie. Well, it seems lately that the tables have turned. He’s not so much a popcorn fan anymore but it seems I am!

Every time I go to the mall I can’t pass Kernels without getting a bag (or two) to munch on as I’m shopping or driving home. I know once I get home the kids will finish off the bag but my husband will have nothing to do with it. I really shouldn’t complain…it just means more for me!


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Ingredients for Cotton Candy Popcorn Recipe

For this popcorn I made it with extra butter popcorn because, really, it’s all I had. I actually quite enjoyed it because it gave it the sweet and salty combo that I love. If that’s not your thing, then use plain popcorn and you’ll be all set! Hope you enjoy it!

• 2 bags of popped microwavable popcorn

• 1/4 cup butter

• 1 large bag of miniature marshmallows

• 2 packages of Duncan Hines Cotton Candy Frosting Creations

How to make Cotton Candy Popcorn Recipe

• Preheat oven to 300 F. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

• Pop popcorn according to package directions and pour onto prepared cookie sheet. Pick out all unpopped corn kernels.

• In a large saucepan, melt butter on medium low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until all marshmallows are melted.

• Remove from heat and stir in the packages of Duncan Hines Cotton Candy Frosting Creations.

• Pour mixture over popcorn and stir to coat. Mixture will be very sticky so you might want to butter the back of your spoon to help spread it around. I used my hands to mix it….not a good idea, unless you don’t mind getting messy!

• Once popcorn is well coated, place cookie sheet in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes.

• Remove pan and let cool. Store in an airtight container.

Yield: 6

Cotton Candy Popcorn Recipe

Cotton Candy Popcorn Recipe

Our Cotton Candy Popcorn Recipe is a must have for your next at home movie night!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 bags of popped microwavable popcorn
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 large bag of miniature marshmallows
  • 2 packages of Duncan Hines Cotton Candy Frosting Creations

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 300 F. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Pop popcorn according to package directions and pour onto prepared cookie sheet. Pick out all unpopped corn kernels.
  3. In a large saucepan, melt butter on medium low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until all marshmallows are melted.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the packages of Duncan Hines Cotton Candy Frosting Creations.
  5. Pour mixture over popcorn and stir to coat. Mixture will be very sticky so you might want to butter the back of your spoon to help spread it around. I used my hands to mix it....not a good idea, unless you don't mind getting messy!
  6. Once popcorn is well coated, place cookie sheet in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes.
  7. Remove pan and let cool. Store in an airtight container.
  8. Enjoy your Cotton Candy Popcorn Recipe!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 196Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 2gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 185mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 2gSugar: 9gProtein: 1g

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Pop up our delicious Cotton Candy Popcorn Recipe for your movie night this weekend! 

Thanks for being a part of the CWR blog-family!

All the love,

Ruthie

 

 

Original Contributor: Liz from A Sweet Baker

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  1. Tina says:

    Hi,
    I can’t find the Duncan Hines Cotton Candy Creations anywhere. Maybe they don’t make it anymore? Is it basically frosting? Can I substitute frosting with cotton candy flavoring?

  2. Ilwed says:

    Omg by y with butter

  3. willowsprite says:

    I love cotton candy flavoured things! Is this popcorn sticky and soft or does it harden?

    • Ruthie says:

      It will harden… if you like it gooey either don’t bake it or bake it for half the time and it will be softer. I hope you enjoy! xoxo~ Ruthie

  4. This looks delicious!! I’m pinning and most likely will be making this for a gathering next weekend! YUM! Kids will love this!
    Cindy @ Crazylou

    • Ruthie says:

      Hi Cindy… thanks for the fun comment! I hope your 4th of July celebration is so much fun and I hope you all enjoy this recipe from Liz as part of the fun! Yum. xoxo~ Ruthie

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