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Festive Christmas Crunch Popcorn Recipe

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  • Author: Nora
  • Prep Time: 3 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Christmas Crunch Popcorn Snack Mix is a festive and irresistible treat combining sweet and salty flavors. Crisp popcorn is coated in smooth white candy melts, then sprinkled with colorful M&Ms, crunchy pretzels, and festive Christmas sprinkles. Perfect for holiday parties or a cozy movie night, this snack mix comes together quickly and is sure to delight both kids and adults.

Ingredients

Scale

Popcorn Base

  • 8-10 cups of popped popcorn (microwave or homemade)

Mix-ins and Coating

  • 8 ounces white candy melts or almond bark
  • 1 cup M&Ms
  • 1 cup pretzels
  • Christmas sprinkles, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pop the popcorn: Pop 8 to 10 cups of your preferred popcorn. You can use microwave popcorn, air-popped, or homemade. Place the popped popcorn into a large mixing bowl.
  2. Prepare the tray: Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or wax paper and spread the popcorn out evenly on the sheet to create a base layer.
  3. Add mix-ins: Evenly sprinkle 1 cup of M&Ms and 1 cup of pretzels over the popcorn to distribute sweet and salty bites throughout the mix.
  4. Melt the candy coating: Chop the 8 ounces of white candy melts or almond bark into smaller pieces and place them in a microwave-safe measuring cup. Microwave for 1 minute, then stir. Continue microwaving in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until the candy is smooth and completely melted.
  5. Coat the popcorn: Pour the melted white candy over the popcorn mixture on the cookie sheet. Gently stir or toss the popcorn to coat evenly with the white chocolate.
  6. Add festive sprinkles: Sprinkle Christmas sprinkles over the coated popcorn while the candy is still wet to add a festive touch and extra texture.
  7. Set and serve: Allow the popcorn mix to cool and the candy coating to harden completely. Once set, break into clusters and enjoy your festive Christmas Crunch Popcorn Snack Mix!

Notes

  • This snack mix offers the perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors, making it addictive and enjoyable.
  • It can be prepared in under 10 minutes, ideal for quick holiday treats.
  • Use your favorite kind of popcorn for a personalized touch—microwave, air-popped, or stovetop.
  • The candy melts can be replaced with almond bark or any white chocolate candy coating available.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 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

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