Grinch Popcorn is the perfect treat to make for movie night and Christmas parties. It is sweet and salty while being so festive.
We watch How the Grinch Stole Christmas every year. I thought it would be so much fun to have a special snack for the Christmas movie. The kids went crazy over this easy Grinch Popcorn recipe. The salty sweet combination is perfect for movie night.
You might also like like Grinch Cake Balls or one of our Grinch Desserts.
What's in this post: Grinch Popcorn Recipe
Ingredients
- Cooked Popcorn. Remove any un-popped kernels from the popcorn.
- Butter
- Mini Marshmallows, divided
- Green Gel Food Coloring. Gel food coloring gives it a bright green color.
- Red M&Ms. You can use heart sprinkles instead if you prefer.
How to make Grinch Popcorn:
Step 1. Melt the butter and marshmallows. Heat in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval until the marshmallows and butter are melted and combined.
Step 2. Next, add in the green gel food coloring and stir until the mixture is a bright green color like the Grinch.
Step 3. Remove any popcorn kernels that didn’t pop. Place the popcorn in a large bowl and pour approximately half of the marshmallow mixture onto the popcorn. Gently toss the popcorn and mix to coat it with the marshmallow mixture.
Step 4. Finally, pour the popcorn onto a baking sheet. Drizzle the remaining marshmallow mixture on top.
Step 5. Then top with the red M&Ms and the remaining mini marshmallows.
Step 6. Allow the popcorn to cool at room temperature. Then break the popcorn into pieces and serve. I like to break it into easy to eat size pieces.
Jump to recipe below for all the specific instructions.
How to store
Store any leftover popcorn in an airtight container or ziploc bag. Store at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Ours never last that long. We eat it pretty fast around here as it is so amazing.
Expert Tips
- Gel food coloring. We recommend using gel food coloring to ensure that the popcorn is a vibrant green color like the Grinch.
- Parchment Paper. Spread parchment paper on the baking sheet before spreading the popcorn mixture. This will make cleanup much easier.
- Popcorn. We prefer to use homemade popcorn or microwave popcorn but store bought that is already popped is fine too. Make sure to pick out any kernels that didn’t pop and discard. Whatever type you decide to use, make sure it is plain unbuttered popcorn.
Variations
- Add-ins. Feel free to add additional ingredients that your family enjoys. Some tasty ideas include pretzels, candy and more.
- Candy Hearts. Cany hearts would be so fun add into this popcorn recipe.
- Green Candy Melts. If you prefer not to use green food coloring, use green candy melts. Then combine with the popped popcorn into a large bowl.
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Grinch Popcorn
Ingredients
- 10 cups Cooked Popcorn approximately 3 bags
- 1/4 cup Butter
- 4 cups Mini Marshmallows divided
- Green Gel Food Coloring
Instructions
- Place the butter and 3 cups of the mini marshmallows in a microwave safe bowl. Heat in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval until the marshmallows and butter are melted and combined.
- Then add in the green gel food coloring until the mixture in a bright green color like the Grinch.
- Place the popcorn in a large bowl and pour approximately half of the marshmallow mixture onto the popcorn. Gently toss the popcorn to coat it with the marshmallow mixture.
- Then pour the popcorn onto a baking sheet. Drizzle the remaining marshmallow mixture on top. Then top with the red M&Ms and the remaining mini marshmallows.
- Allow the popcorn to cool at room temperature. Then break the popcorn into pieces and serve.
