Festive Grinch Popcorn: Easy No-Bake Holiday Treat

Celebrate the holidays with this Grinch Popcorn, a colorful and tasty no-bake snack that combines popcorn, sweet coating, and fun mix-ins.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings: 10 cups

Course: Snacks

Cuisine: American

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Popcorn Base

10 cups popped popcorn about 1/2 cup kernels or 1 bag plain popcorn

For the Coating

12 oz green candy melts or white chocolate with green food coloring
2 tbsp coconut oil or shortening can substitute with vegetable oil if necessary

For the Mix-ins

1/2 cup mini marshmallows optional
1/2 cup red M&Ms or candy-coated chocolates can use red jelly beans or dried cranberries

For Decoration

red heart sprinkles or large candy hearts substitute with chopped red licorice or any red candy
sea salt to taste

Equipment

microwave-safe bowl
large mixing bowl
Baking Sheet
Spatula

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Grinch Popcorn

Prepare Popcorn: Start by popping 10 cups of popcorn using an air popper or microwave method. Transfer the popped popcorn into a large mixing bowl, gently removing any unpopped kernels.
Melt Coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 12 ounces of green candy melts with 2 tablespoons of coconut oil. Microwave the mixture in 30-second intervals, stirring after each burst, until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
Coat Popcorn: Carefully pour the melted green candy coating over your popped popcorn. Use a large spatula to gently fold and toss the popcorn, ensuring every piece is evenly coated.
Add Mix-ins: Quickly stir in ½ cup of mini marshmallows and ½ cup of red M&Ms before coating sets.
Spread & Set: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the coated popcorn mixture across it. Sprinkle generous amounts of red heart sprinkles on top. Allow it to set for 10-15 minutes.
Break & Serve: Once hardened, break the popcorn into clusters of your desired size and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize with different mix-ins like crushed peppermint or colored chocolates. Store in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness.

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