Description
Christmas Crunch Popcorn Snack Mix is a festive and irresistible treat combining crunchy popcorn, colorful M&Ms, crunchy pretzels, and a luscious coating of melted white candy melts. This sweet and salty snack is quick to prepare, perfect for holiday parties or sharing with family and friends during the festive season.
Ingredients
Scale
Popcorn Base
- 8-10 cups of popped popcorn (microwave or homemade)
Candy Coating and Mix-ins
- 8 ounces of white candy melts or almond bark
- 1 cup M&Ms
- 1 cup pretzels
- Christmas sprinkles
Instructions
- Pop the Popcorn: Pop 8 to 10 cups of your favorite popcorn using the microwave or homemade on the stovetop. Use any variety you like; the recipe uses the microwave “extra butter” variety, but air-popped popcorn works well too. Transfer the popped popcorn to a large mixing bowl.
- Prepare the Base Layer: Line a cookie sheet with parchment or wax paper. Spread the popped popcorn evenly over the cookie sheet to create a flat base for toppings.
- Add Mix-ins: Evenly sprinkle 1 cup of M&Ms and 1 cup of pretzels over the popcorn on the cookie sheet, ensuring a balanced distribution of flavors and textures.
- Melt the White Candy: Chop 8 ounces of white candy melts or almond bark into small pieces. Place them in a microwave-safe measuring cup and microwave for 1 minute. Stir well, then continue microwaving in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until the mixture is completely smooth and melted.
- Combine and Coat: Pour the melted white candy evenly over the popcorn mix on the cookie sheet. Gently stir the mixture to coat the popcorn, M&Ms, and pretzels with the melted candy.
- Decorate and Set: Sprinkle Christmas sprinkles generously over the coated popcorn mixture to add festive color and flair. Allow the mixture to dry and harden completely at room temperature.
- Serve: Once hardened, break the Christmas Crunch Popcorn Snack Mix into pieces and enjoy this deliciously sweet and salty treat!
Notes
- This snack mix combines sweet, salty, and crunchy elements, making it delightfully addictive and perfect for holiday celebrations.
- Preparation takes less than 10 minutes, making it a quick and easy festive treat.
- You can customize the mix-ins by adding other festive candies or nuts as desired.
- Store in an airtight container to keep the popcorn crunchy and fresh for several days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1 cup)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 54.9 g
- Sodium: 107.1 mg
- Fat: 26.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 16.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10.4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 61.9 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 5.6 g
- Cholesterol: 17.2 mg
