Description
Grinch popcorn brings holiday mischief to classic movie snacking with its playful green-tinted white chocolate coating. Festive kernels sparkle with Christmas spirit, inviting families and friends to share sweet cinematic cheer.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 10 cups popped popcorn
- 3 cups mini marshmallows
- 12 cup mini marshmallows (for topping)
Sweet and Decorative Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) butter (sweet cream salted)
- Red M&Ms
- Wilton Color Right food coloring (blue, yellow)
Seasoning:
- Salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare freshly popped kernels in a spacious mixing vessel, applying a delicate salt sprinkle to enhance flavor complexity.
- Utilize a medium saucepan to gently liquefy butter over moderate thermal intensity.
- Introduce mini marshmallows into the molten butter, stirring consistently until achieving a smooth, velvety consistency and removing from heat source.
- Create a festive emerald hue by carefully blending yellow and blue food colorings, ensuring a vibrant Grinch-inspired green tone throughout the marshmallow mixture.
- Cascade the verdant marshmallow coating over the prepared popcorn, employing a gentle folding technique to guarantee comprehensive coverage without crushing delicate kernels.
- Transfer the marshmallow-enrobed popcorn onto a expansive baking sheet, distributing evenly to facilitate uniform cooling and prevent clumping.
- Embellish the warm surface with additional miniature marshmallows and vivid red M&M’s, creating a whimsical holiday-themed visual landscape.
- Allow the confection to rest and solidify for approximately five minutes, permitting the marshmallow binding to stabilize and achieve optimal texture.
- Serve immediately, embracing the playful blend of sweet and salty elements characteristic of this seasonal treat.
Notes
- Adjust food coloring carefully to achieve the perfect Grinch green shade without overwhelming the marshmallow mixture.
- Consider using gel food coloring for more vibrant and concentrated color results.
- Ensure popcorn is fresh and crisp before coating to maintain optimal texture and prevent sogginess.
- For gluten-free version, verify all ingredients are certified gluten-free, especially marshmallows and candies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg