Cotton Candy Popcorn Recipe (2024)

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!

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!

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.

More Snack Recipes

• Spicy Mini Club Crackers Recipe

• Chocolate Coconut Snack Mix

• Halloween Caramel Corn

• Candied Peanut Graham Granola Bites

• Salted Caramel Snack Mix

• Gingerbread Popcorn

• Peanut Butter Granola Snack Mix

• Sweet and Salty Peanuts

• Chocolate Trail Mix Power Bites

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