Grinch Popcorn
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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!
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!
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.
- If you cannot find the green candy melts, you could mix white candy melts with electric green gel coloring.
- Popped popcorn made in a stovetop popper or silicone popcorn popper in the microwave.
- Glass batter bowl for melting the chocolate.
- A very large mixing bowl & silicone spatula.
- Green Jimmies, Jumbo Red Candy Hearts, and Holiday M&Ms.
- Silicone baking mat or parchment paper for easier cleanup & a baking sheet pan.
- 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.
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.
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.
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.
Set aside to cool completely, then break apart and serve.
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.
More Grinch inspired recipes
- Grinch Hot Chocolate {naughty or nice}
- Grinch Fudge in a Jar recipe
- Max’s Grinch Puppy Chow
- Grinch Who-Punch {naughty or nice}
- Grinch Snowball Cookies
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Enjoy!!
Grinch Popcorn
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.
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.
Having the kids make this for our holiday party!!
xoxo
Do you use microwave popcorn?
I microwave regular popcorn kernels in a paper bag, Kim.
This is cute!!! I”m sure the popcorn tastes amazing. I love how you presented it too! Thanks for sharing with Delicious Dishes this week.
Where can i get the grinch doll ?
How fun is this popcorn!? Plus, it is perfect for a movie night or unit study of the Grinch Movie. So glad I found you. 🙂