Crockpot Grinch Popcorn Balls Recipe

Green popcorn balls in white cupcake liners topped with a red candy heart.

Crockpot Grinch Popcorn Balls Recipe

These Grinch popcorn balls are a fun and festive treat you’ll want to whip up this holiday season. Using the crockpot is a genius idea that makes this recipe super easy!

4.34 from 3 votes

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 1

Author: Heather Painchaud

Servings: 24 servings

Ingredients

12 oz Wilton green candy melts
6 cups of popped popcorn homemade or store-bought
1-2 Tbsp red candy hearts

Instructions

Toss the green candy melts into the crockpot, set it on low, and let it slowly melt for about an hour.
If you're going with homemade popcorn, now’s the time to get popping. You can use an air popper, stovetop with some coconut oil, or even microwave popcorn — just be sure to avoid any buttery or overly salty varieties. You want plain or lightly salted popcorn here.
Once the candy melts are all silky, add the popped popcorn. Fold it gently using a long-handled spoon, making sure every kernel is coated in that delicious, green chocolate goodness.
Grab your cookie scoop and drop large scoops of the coated popcorn into cupcake liners on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
Before the melted chocolate hardens, press a red candy heart or red M&M onto each popcorn ball.
Pop them into the fridge for about an hour to let the chocolate set.

Notes

Both homemade and store-bought popcorn work great, but if you're using homemade popcorn, make sure to pick out any popcorn kernels that didn't pop before mixing.
If you can’t find green candy melts, use white candy melts and a few drops of green food coloring.
Using the cupcake liners is a game-changer, but if you prefer traditional rolling, spray your hands with cooking spray beforehand to prevent sticky fingers.
For extra gooeyness and a more traditional end result, stir in a few mini marshmallows with the melted candy before mixing in the popcorn.
Wrap leftover popcorn balls individually for adorable party favors or an easy grab-and-go treat.
Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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