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If you’re looking for a fun and easy Christmas treat, this Grinch popcorn is sure to be a hit!
It’s made with fluffy popcorn coated in sweet green candy coating and decorated with red heart sprinkles and festive candies.
The bright green color and little red hearts make this popcorn perfect for a Grinch movie night, Christmas party, or holiday movie marathon with the kids.
Best of all, it only takes a few minutes to put together!
Why You’ll Love This Grinch Popcorn
- Easy to make: You only need a handful of ingredients.
- No baking required: Just melt, drizzle, and decorate.
- Perfect for parties: Serve it in a big bowl or package it in individual treat bags.
- Fun for kids: Let everyone help sprinkle on the red hearts and candies.
Ingredients
- 10 cups popped popcorn
- 12 ounces green candy melts
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or shortening (optional, to thin the candy coating)
- 1/2 cup red and green M&M candies
- Red heart-shaped sprinkles
- White or green Christmas sprinkles (optional)
How to Make Grinch Popcorn
Pop the popcorn and remove any unpopped kernels. Place the popcorn in a large mixing bowl or spread it out on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Place the green candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until completely melted and smooth. If the coating is too thick, stir in a little coconut oil or shortening.
Drizzle the melted green candy coating over the popcorn. Gently toss with a large spoon or spatula until most of the popcorn is coated.
Spread the popcorn out on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
While the candy coating is still wet, sprinkle the popcorn with M&Ms, red heart sprinkles, and any other Christmas decorations you’d like to use.
Let the popcorn sit at room temperature until the candy coating is completely hardened.
Break the popcorn into smaller pieces and serve!
Tips for Making Grinch Popcorn
Use green candy melts. Green candy melts make it easy to get that bright Grinch-green color without having to worry about coloring melted chocolate.
Add the sprinkles right away. The candy coating hardens fairly quickly, so add the red hearts and other decorations before it sets.
Make it extra festive. You can add mini marshmallows, green candies, or even a drizzle of melted white chocolate.
Remove unpopped kernels. Nobody wants to bite into a hard popcorn kernel, so take a minute to remove any that didn’t pop before adding the candy coating.
How to Store Grinch Popcorn
Once the candy coating has completely hardened, store your Grinch popcorn in an airtight container at room temperature.
It is best enjoyed within a few days while the popcorn is still fresh and crunchy.
You can also divide it into individual cellophane treat bags, tie them with red ribbon, and give them as homemade Christmas treats.
More Grinch Recipes to Try
If you’re planning a Grinch-themed Christmas party or movie night, here are a few more fun recipes to add to your holiday menu!
Grinch Thumbprint Cookies – These bright green cookies have a sweet red jam center and are such a fun addition to a Christmas cookie tray.
Grinch Crinkle Cookies with Red Hearts – Soft green cookies with powdered sugar tops and little red hearts. They’re almost too cute to eat!
Grinch Christmas Punch – This bright green holiday punch is made with lime sherbet, lemon-lime soda, and pineapple juice. It’s perfect for serving alongside your Grinch popcorn.
Hot Chocolate Cookies – These soft chocolate cookies with marshmallows are another cozy treat for Christmas movie night.
Christmas Cool Whip Candy – An easy no-bake Christmas candy that’s fun to make and share.
Grinch Movie Night Treat
This Grinch popcorn is such a simple way to make a Christmas movie night a little more fun. Put it in a big serving bowl, make a batch of Grinch punch, and settle in for a holiday movie with the family!
It’s also a fun treat to package up for classroom parties, Christmas goodie bags, and holiday gatherings.
Happy Christmas snacking!
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