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Grinch Popcorn: A Festive, Colorful Holiday Treat! 20mins

Grinch Popcorn
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✔ Super easy – No baking, no candy thermometer!
✔ Kid-friendly – Great for holiday baking with little helpers.
✔ Customizable – Adjust colors & mix-ins to your liking.
✔ Perfect for gifting – Package in cute bags or boxes for friends & neighbors.

Ingredients

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For the Popcorn Base

  • 10 cups popped popcorn (about ½ cup unpopped kernels)
  • Salt to taste (optional, balances sweetness)

For the Grinch Green Coating

  • 3 tbsp salted butter
  • 3 cups mini marshmallows (for melting)
  • Green food coloring (or mix yellow + blue for Grinch green)

For the Festive Toppings

  • ½ cup mini marshmallows (for extra fluffiness)
  • Red M&M’s (or red candy melts, sprinkles, or Sixlets)

Optional Add-Ins:

  1. White chocolate drizzle
  2. Crushed candy canes
  3. Holiday sprinkles

Instructions

1. Pop & Prep the Popcorn

  • Pop 10 cups of popcorn (air-popped or stovetop).
  • Remove unpopped kernels and place in a large mixing bowl.
  • Lightly salt if desired (balances the sweetness).

2. Make the Grinch Green Marshmallow Coating

  • In a medium saucepan, melt 3 tbsp butter over low heat.
  • Add 3 cups mini marshmallows, stirring constantly until completely melted and smooth.
  • Remove from heat and add green food coloring (or mix yellow + blue until you get the perfect Grinch shade).

3. Coat the Popcorn

  • Pour the melted marshmallow mixture over the popcorn.
  • Gently fold with a spatula until evenly coated.

4. Add Toppings & Set

  • Spread the coated popcorn onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • While still sticky, sprinkle with:
  • ½ cup mini marshmallows (for snowy Whoville fluff)
  • Red M&M’s (for the Grinch’s heart!)
  • Let cool 10–15 minutes until set.

5. Break into Clusters & Serve!

  • Once cooled, break into pieces and enjoy!
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Notes

🎨 Get the Right Green – Start with yellow food coloring, then add tiny drops of blue until you achieve the perfect Grinch hue.
🔥 Low Heat for Marshmallows – Melt slowly to avoid burning.
🍫 Extra Decadence? Drizzle with white or red candy melts for more holiday flair!
🎁 Gift It Pretty – Pack in cellophane bags with ribbon for adorable edible gifts.

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