Description
This festive Grinch Popcorn is a sweet and salty treat that’s perfect for holiday movie nights. With its vibrant green color, gooey marshmallow coating, and red M&M “hearts,” it’s a fun and delicious snack for all ages!
Ingredients
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- 10 cups popped popcorn
- Salt (to taste)
- 3 tablespoons butter (sweet cream salted)
- 3 cups mini marshmallows (plus an extra 1/2 cup for topping)
- Wilton Color Right food coloring – yellow and blue
- 1/2 cup red M&M candies
Instructions
- Prepare the Popcorn:
Pop 10 cups of popcorn and lightly salt to taste. Set aside. - Make the Marshmallow Coating:
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add 3 cups of mini marshmallows and stir until melted and smooth. Turn off the heat. - Color the Mixture:
Add a few drops of yellow food coloring to the marshmallow mixture, then add a small amount of blue food coloring. Stir to achieve the perfect Grinch green color. Tip: Gel food coloring works best for a vibrant color. - Coat the Popcorn:
Pour the marshmallow mixture over the popcorn, stirring to coat evenly. Spread the coated popcorn onto a prepared cookie sheet. - Add Toppings:
Drizzle any remaining marshmallow mixture over the popcorn for extra coverage. Sprinkle the extra ½ cup of mini marshmallows and red M&M candies on top while the popcorn is still warm. - Cool and Serve:
Allow the Grinch popcorn to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- Food Coloring Tip: Gel food coloring will give a more vibrant green color.
- Storage: Store any leftover Grinch Popcorn in an airtight container or ziplock bag at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Cup
- Calories: 110kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
