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Grinch Popcorn

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Last Updated on October 2, 2022 by Lisa Johnson

Grinch Popcorn is the perfect addition to your next Holiday party or movie night. This easy to make recipe is a simple as popping popcorn, melting green colored chocolate, and mixing it all together with holiday candies!

A stuffed Grinch toy holding a silver bucket of spilled green popcorn with red heart and colored candies.

I have no idea if they have Grinch Popcorn in Who-ville or not, but I think that they should. I mean really, who doesn’t love chocolate covered popcorn? As you can see my crazy Grinch inspired recipes are continuing and they seem to be a big hit, which makes me very happy, and it’s really fun seeing the visions in my head become reality!

Green chocolate coated popcorn with candy pieces and red hearts spilled on a board.

What you will need & tools used to create this recipe

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  • I used (1) 12 ounce package of Wilton® Vibrant Green Candy Melts and 4 ounces of Wilton® Bright Green Candy Melts (that I found at Walmart) to create this perfect green color.
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Be sure to check out the detailed printable recipe card below.

How to make Grinch Popcorn

Place the popped popcorn into a LARGE bowl, set aside.

Popped popcorn in a large plastic mixing bowl.

Place the candy melts in a microwave safe bowl. Heat on HIGH for one minute, stir and heat for an additional minute. Stir and continue heating and stirring in 15 second intervals until the candy is melted and smooth.

Melted green chocolate stirred together with a fork in a large mixing bowl.

Pour over the popcorn and gently stir to completely cover. Add the candy coated chocolates if using, stir to combine.

Melted green chocolate mixed with popped popcorn in a large plastic. mixing bowl.

Don’t strain your eyes looking for the candy coated chocolate, they were hiding behind a bag and I completely forgot to add them!! Seriously, it’s just not my week. 😉

Spread the popcorn mixture out on a parchment paper or Silicone lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with the jumbo red hearts and lime green jimmies.

Green chocolate covered popcorn spread out on a silicone lined baking sheet sprinkled with green jimmies and red candy hearts.

Set aside to cool completely, then break apart and serve.

Green chocolate covered popcorn with candy sprinkles and red hearts spilling out of a small silver bucket onto the surface.

Recipe Notes & Tips

  • I have a 1000 watt microwave, so you may need to adjust your melting times based on your own oven.
  • If it is hot where you live and your chocolate arrives melted, simply place it on a flat surface and resist the urge to play with it, lol
  • Make sure you use a MASSIVE bowl to stir the popcorn. Mine is an old Tupperware Thatsa Bowl.
  • I did not stir in the jumbo heart sprinkles because they are pretty delicate and I did not want them to break apart.
  • If you have any leftover, then store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. The popcorn may be softer after a few days but still quite delicious.

If you can only find the Vibrant Green, your Grinch Popcorn will be this Monster Mash Popcorn shade of green.

A-bowl-overflowing-with-green-candy-coated-popcorn-sprinkles-purple-pretzel-sticks-and-candy-coated-chocolates.

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Green chocolate covered popcorn spilling out of a small bucket held by a Grinch doll.

Grinch Popcorn

This easy to make Grinch Popcorn recipe is the perfect chocolate coated treat addition to your next Holiday party or family movie night.
5 from 2 votes
Print Rate
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: popcorn, chocolate, green, Grinch, holidays, Christmas, recipe
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes
Servings: 15 Servings
Calories: 722kcal
Author: Lisa Johnson

Ingredients

  • 15 cups popped popcorn about 1 cup before popping
  • 12 ounce package Wilton® Vibrant Green Candy Melts
  • 4 ounces Wilton® Bright Green Candy Melts
  • 2 tablespoons lime green jimmies
  • 2 tablespoons jumbo red hearts
  • 0.5 cup candy coated chocolates in holiday colors optional

Instructions

  • Place the popped popcorn into a LARGE bowl, set aside.
  • Place the candy melts in a microwave safe bowl. Heat on HIGH for one minute, stir and heat for an additional minute. Stir and continue heating and stirring in 15 second intervals until the candy is melted and smooth.
  • Pour over the popcorn and gently stir to completely cover.
  • Add the candy coated chocolates if using, stir to combine.
  • Spread the popcorn mixture out on a parchment paper or Silpat lined baking sheet.
  • Sprinkle with the jumbo red hearts and lime green jimmies.
  • Set aside to cool completely, then break apart and serve.

Notes

  • If you cannot find the Bright Green candy melts, you could mix white candy melts with electric green gel coloring.
  • I used this Classic Grinch Doll and a 4 x 4-inch mini bucket that I bought from Zulily several years ago for a festive party display.
  • I have a 1000 watt microwave, so you may need to adjust your melting times based on your own oven.
  • If it is hot where you live and your chocolate arrives melted, simply place it on a flat surface and resist the urge to play with it, lol
  • Make sure you use a MASSIVE bowl to stir the popcorn. Mine is an old Tupperware Thatsa Bowl.
  • I did not stir in the jumbo heart sprinkles because they are pretty delicate and I did not wan them to break apart.
  • Store leftover popcorn in an airtight container on the counter for up to 3 days. It will soften up over time but is still quite delicious.

Nutrition

Calories: 722kcal | Carbohydrates: 136g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 449mg | Fiber: 21g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 5mg

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9 Comments

  1. This is so darn cute that it’s making me smile ear to ear, happy Grinch style. What a great way to start the morning. Thank you for the inspired recipe, awesome photo, and early Christmas cheer.

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