Grinch Popcorn Recipe (Fun Holiday Snack)

If you’re looking for a quick, cute, and festive Christmas treat, this Grinch Popcorn is the perfect holiday snack! It’s sweet, crunchy, colorful, and takes less than 10 minutes to prepare. With melted marshmallow, butter, green food coloring, and a sprinkle of Mean One Sprinkle Mix on top, this recipe is adorable and delicious at the same time.

Whether you’re making it for a Christmas movie night, gifting it in jars, or preparing it for a holiday party, this Grinch-inspired snack will be a crowd favorite! 

Ingredients You Need:
-6 cups popped popcorn
-2 cups mini marshmallows
-2 tbsp butter
-Green Food Coloring
-Mean One Sprinkle Mix

Step-by-Step: How to Make Grinch Popcorn


1. Prepare the Popcorn
Place your popped popcorn in a large mixing bowl. Make sure there are no unpopped kernels, they can be unpleasant to bite into!

2. Melt Marshmallow & Butter
In a saucepan over low heat:
-add butter and let it melt
-add mini marshmallow
-stir continuously until smooth and melted
Once melted, turn off the heat.

3. Tint it Grinch Green
Add a few drops of Green Food Coloring into the melted marshmallow mixture. Stir until evenly colored.

4. Coat the Popcorn
Pour the green marshmallow mixture over the popcorn. Use a spatula to gently mix until all pieces are coated.
Tip: Work quickly, the marshmallow mixture sets fast.

5. Add the Mean One Sprinkle Mix
Spread the popcorn onto a baking tray lined with parchment. While still sticky, sprinkle your Mean One sprinkle mix all over the top. This adds color, crunch, and that iconic Christmas look! Let it cool for 5-10 minutes.

FAQ
1. Can I use microwave popcorn?
Yes. Use plain or lightly salted. Avoid buttery flavors because it can affect the color.

2. Can I make this without marshmallows?
Yes! Replace with white chocolate (200g) + 1 tbsp oil + green food color

3. Is it too sweet?
It’s a sweet treat, but you can reduce the marshmallow by ½ cup if you prefer.

4. Can I make Grinch popcorn ahead of time?
Yes! It stays fresh for 2-3 days in an airtight container. If making for gifting, prepare it he night before for the best texture.

5. What if my marshmallow mixture hardens too fast?
Just reheat it for a few second to soften it again. Next time, keep you heat low while melting so the mixture stays smooth and spreadable longer.