Grinch Popcorn is a festive, sweet-and-salty treat inspired by the classic holiday story. This bright green, chocolate-coated popcorn is sprinkled with red heart candies and perfect for holiday movie nights or gifting!
Grinch Popcorn
Grinch Popcorn is a festive, sweet-and-salty treat inspired by the classic holiday story. This bright green, chocolate-coated popcorn is sprinkled with red heart candies and perfect for holiday movie nights or gifting!
Ingredients
Scale
- 10cupspopped popcorn (about 1/2 cup unpopped kernels)
- 1 1/2cupswhite chocolate chips or candy melts
- 2 tbspcoconut oil or vegetable shortening (for melting)
- Green food coloring (gel or liquid)
- Red heart sprinkles or candies
- 1/2 cupmini marshmallows (optional)
- 1/2cupred and green M&Ms (optional, for added color)
Instructions
- Prepare the Popcorn:Pop the popcorn and remove any unpopped kernels. Spread the popcorn out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or wax paper.
- Pop the popcorn and remove any unpopped kernels. Spread the popcorn out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or wax paper.
- Melt the Chocolate:In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the white chocolate chips (or candy melts) and coconut oil. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the white chocolate chips (or candy melts) and coconut oil. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
- Add Food Coloring:Stir in a few drops of green food coloring until you reach your desired “Grinch green” color.
- Stir in a few drops of green food coloring until you reach your desired “Grinch green” color.
- Coat the Popcorn:Drizzle the melted green chocolate over the popcorn. Use a spatula or your hands (wear gloves if preferred) to toss and coat the popcorn evenly.
- Drizzle the melted green chocolate over the popcorn. Use a spatula or your hands (wear gloves if preferred) to toss and coat the popcorn evenly.
- Add Toppings:Immediately sprinkle the popcorn with red heart sprinkles, mini marshmallows, and M&Ms. Gently press the toppings into the chocolate-coated popcorn so they stick.
- Immediately sprinkle the popcorn with red heart sprinkles, mini marshmallows, and M&Ms. Gently press the toppings into the chocolate-coated popcorn so they stick.
- Set and Serve:Let the popcorn sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden. Once set, break into clusters and enjoy!
- Let the popcorn sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden. Once set, break into clusters and enjoy!
Notes
Customize:Swap out M&Ms for other festive candies or use different sprinkles.
Storage:Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Make it extra festive:Drizzle with red candy melts or add edible glitter for a sparkling effect.
