Description
Movie night just got a major upgrade! Imagine buttery popcorn coated in gooey green marshmallow glaze, sprinkled with red candy hearts, and finished with a pinch of sea salt for balance. This whimsical snack is crunchy, colorful, and guaranteed to bring smiles bigger than the Grinch’s heart at the end of the story. The best part? It comes together in 15 minutes—no stress, just pure holiday magic. Perfect for cozy nights, parties, or edible gifts!
Ingredients
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10 cups plain popped popcorn (about ⅓ cup kernels)
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3 tbsp unsalted butter (or vegan butter)
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3 cups mini marshmallows
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Green gel food coloring (or liquid)
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Red candy hearts (or red M&Ms, sprinkles, jelly beans)
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Optional: festive sprinkles
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Pinch of flaky sea salt
Instructions
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Pop Corn: Pop kernels on stovetop or microwave. Transfer to large bowl; remove unpopped kernels.
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Make Grinch Glaze: Melt butter over low heat. Stir in marshmallows until smooth. Remove from heat, add food coloring, and stir until bright green.
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Coat Popcorn: Pour glaze over popcorn. Gently fold until evenly coated.
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Decorate: While still sticky, sprinkle with red hearts, optional sprinkles, and a pinch of sea salt.
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Set & Serve: Let sit 10–15 minutes. Break into clusters and serve in a big festive bowl or pack into bags/jars for gifting.
Notes
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Snowy Effect: Drizzle white chocolate over cooled popcorn.
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Minty Twist: Add ¼ tsp peppermint extract to marshmallow mix.
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Healthier Crunch: Toss in pumpkin or sunflower seeds before coating.
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Vegan-Friendly: Use vegan butter, marshmallows, and candies.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 5 mins
Nutrition
- Calories: 160 cal Per Serving
- Sugar: 16g
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g