Description
Get into the holiday spirit with this fun and festive Grinch Popcorn! Sweet, salty, and covered in a vibrant Grinch-green marshmallow coating with adorable red candy accents, this easy treat is perfect for Christmas movie nights, holiday parties, or gifting in cute bags.
Ingredients
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10 cups popped popcorn
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Salt, to taste
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3 tablespoons salted butter
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3 cups mini marshmallows
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Green food coloring (mix yellow and blue to create Grinch green)
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1/2 cup additional mini marshmallows (for topping)
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Red M&M’s candies (for decoration)
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Prepare the Popcorn:
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Pop the popcorn and season lightly with salt.
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Place in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
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Make the Marshmallow Mixture:
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In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
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Add the 3 cups of mini marshmallows and stir constantly until fully melted.
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Remove from heat and add yellow food coloring, followed by a small amount of blue.
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Stir until the marshmallow mixture becomes Grinch green.
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Combine:
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Pour the green marshmallow mixture over the popcorn.
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Gently toss until the popcorn is evenly coated.
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Add Toppings:
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Spread the coated popcorn onto a baking sheet.
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While still warm, sprinkle the additional mini marshmallows and red M&M’s on top.
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Set and Serve:
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Allow the popcorn to cool and set for a few minutes.
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Break into pieces and serve!
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Instructions
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Prepare the Popcorn:
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Pop the popcorn and season lightly with salt.
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Place in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
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Make the Marshmallow Mixture:
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In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
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Add the 3 cups of mini marshmallows and stir constantly until fully melted.
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Remove from heat and add yellow food coloring, followed by a small amount of blue.
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Stir until the marshmallow mixture becomes Grinch green.
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Combine:
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Pour the green marshmallow mixture over the popcorn.
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Gently toss until the popcorn is evenly coated.
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Add Toppings:
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Spread the coated popcorn onto a baking sheet.
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While still warm, sprinkle the additional mini marshmallows and red M&M’s on top.
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Set and Serve:
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Allow the popcorn to cool and set for a few minutes.
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Break into pieces and serve!
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Notes
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Use freshly popped popcorn without butter for the best texture.
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Adjust the green color to your liking by balancing the yellow and blue drops carefully.
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Great for gifting—just portion into festive bags and tie with ribbon!