Description
Get into the festive spirit with this whimsical Grinch popcorn! A delightful mix of sweet and salty flavors, this colorful treat features vibrant green marshmallow-coated popcorn topped with mini marshmallows and red M&M’s. Perfect for holiday parties, movie nights, or as a fun snack for kids, it’s sure to bring smiles all around.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 cups of popped popcorn
- Salt to taste
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 3 cups mini marshmallows
- Green food coloring (a mix of yellow and blue for 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. 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
- For extra flavor, consider adding a dash of vanilla extract to the melted marshmallow mixture.
- Ensure the popcorn is fully cooled before storing to maintain its crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1 cup)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg