Description
Grinch Popcorn is a festive, colorful holiday snack that’s both fun and flavorful. This treat features crunchy plain popcorn coated in a vibrant green white chocolate mixture and sprinkled with red candy-coated chocolates and heart-shaped sprinkles, making it a perfect party snack or seasonal delight to celebrate Christmas with a whimsical twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Popcorn Base
- 10 cups plain popped popcorn
Chocolate Coating
- 1 cup white chocolate chips or white candy melts
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable oil
- Green gel food coloring (to desired shade)
Seasonings and Garnishes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup red candy-coated chocolate candies (like M&Ms)
- Heart-shaped sprinkles or red heart candies (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the popcorn: Place the popped popcorn in a large mixing bowl and carefully remove any unpopped kernels to avoid biting hard pieces.
- Melt the chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the white chocolate chips and coconut oil. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until the mixture is completely smooth and melted.
- Add coloring: Add a few drops of green gel food coloring to the melted chocolate and stir thoroughly until you achieve a vibrant Grinchy green color.
- Coat the popcorn: Pour the green melted chocolate over the popcorn. Gently toss with a spatula or spoon to evenly coat all the popcorn pieces without breaking them.
- Spread and decorate: Transfer the coated popcorn onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Quickly sprinkle the red candy-coated chocolates and, if using, heart-shaped sprinkles evenly over the top before the chocolate sets.
- Set the popcorn: Allow the popcorn to set at room temperature for about 20 minutes, or for faster setting, refrigerate for 10 minutes until the chocolate hardens.
- Serve: Once the coating is firm, break the popcorn into clusters or pieces and serve immediately for a festive holiday treat.
Notes
- Use plain, unsalted popcorn for the best flavor balance, whether air-popped, stovetop, or microwave popcorn.
- Adjust the amount of food coloring to achieve your preferred green shade, adding more for a deeper color.
- Heart-shaped sprinkles add a festive and thematic touch matching the Grinch’s increasing heart size in the story.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days to maintain crunchiness.
