Grinch Popcorn Recipe

Grinch Popcorn Recipe Overview

Grinch Popcorn is a fun, sweet, and salty treat perfect for holiday movie nights, particularly if you’re watching “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” It’s a festive mix of popcorn coated with a bright green, sweet mixture, and decorated with candies, making it a delightful snack for both kids and adults.

Ingredients

Here’s a general list of ingredients used across various Grinch Popcorn recipes:

• 10 cups of popped popcorn
• Salt (to taste)
• 3 tablespoons of butter (sweet cream salted)
• 3 to 4 cups of mini marshmallows
• Food coloring (yellow and blue, or green gel)
• Assorted candies (like red M&Ms) and additional mix-ins such as mini marshmallows

Instructions

1. Prepare the Popcorn: Pop about 10 cups of popcorn using your preferred method (microwave, stovetop, or store-bought). Remove any un-popped kernels to avoid any surprises.
2. Salt the Popcorn: Sprinkle salt over the popcorn, ensuring you season it to taste.
3. Make the Marshmallow Mixture: Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, add 3 cups of mini marshmallows and stir until they are fully melted and combined. Remove from heat.
4. Color the Mixture: Add a few drops of yellow food coloring to the melted marshmallow mixture, and then add a small drop of blue to achieve the “Grinch Green” color. Alternatively, you can use green gel food coloring for a more vibrant shade.
5. Coat the Popcorn: Pour the marshmallow mixture over the popcorn in batches, gently folding to ensure even coating. Add more mixture if you prefer a stickier snack.
6. Add Mix-ins: Spread the coated popcorn on a lined baking sheet. While the popcorn is still warm, add candies (like red M&Ms) and additional mini marshmallows on top.
7. Cool and Serve: Let the popcorn cool down to room temperature, then break it into bite-sized pieces. Serve and enjoy!

Storage

Store any leftovers in an airtight container or zip-top bag at room temperature. The popcorn will stay fresh for a couple of days, but it’s best when eaten the day it’s made since it may become chewier over time due to the marshmallow coating.

Tips and Variations

• Color: For a more vibrant green, use gel food coloring.
• Add-ins: Feel free to customize with other mix-ins like pretzels, sprinkles, or candy hearts.
• Alternative Coating: If you don’t want to use food coloring, you can use green candy melts instead.
  

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