Description
This fun and festive Grinch Popcorn is the perfect sweet and salty treat for holiday parties or movie nights. With vibrant green marshmallow coating and red M&M’s for decoration, it’s sure to bring a little holiday cheer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 cups of popped popcorn
- Salt, to taste
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 3 cups mini marshmallows
- Green food coloring (use yellow and blue to achieve Grinch green)
- 1/2 cup additional mini marshmallows (for topping)
- Red M&M’s candies (for decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare the Popcorn: Pop the popcorn and season it with salt. Set aside in a large bowl.
- Make the Marshmallow Mixture: In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the 3 cups of mini marshmallows, stirring until completely melted.
- Color the Marshmallow Mixture: Remove from heat and color the marshmallow mixture with yellow food coloring. Add a small drop of blue to achieve a vibrant Grinch green.
- Combine: Pour the green marshmallow mixture over the salted popcorn, mixing gently to coat evenly.
- Add Toppings: Spread the coated popcorn on a baking sheet. While still warm, sprinkle with additional mini marshmallows and red M&M’s.
- Set and Serve: Allow the popcorn to cool and set. Break into pieces and serve for a festive treat.
Notes
- This recipe makes a great holiday gift! Package the popcorn in clear bags with a festive ribbon.
- You can experiment with different colors by adjusting the food coloring, or add other decorations like sprinkles or candy cane pieces for extra flair.
- Store any leftover popcorn in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/10th of recipe)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20mg