This bright, colorful, and fun Christmas crunch is a great holiday treat! Popcorn is layered with sprinkles, candy, and pretzels for the perfect balance of sweet and salty. Get in the holiday spirit by serving this crunch at a party or giving as an irresistible edible gift. Santa will be happy to find it too when he comes to make Christmas deliveries! 😉
Looking for more yummy food ideas? Try these Christmas candy recipes and these Christmas cookie recipes.
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Christmas Crunch Recipe:
There are many different Christmas crunch recipe variations.
The base is typically popcorn, along with pretzels. You can add in your favorite candy, sprinkles, cereal or even cookies.
The result is a great mix of sweet and salty flavors with a crunchy texture that is fun to munch on.
Not only is it perfect to make and eat, but I also love how festive it is!
We eat with our eyes first, and this bright and colorful dessert is no exception.
Let’s dive in!
Christmas Crunch Ingredients
- 2 Bags of popcorn made per package directions (about 10 cups)
- Mini M&M’s Candy (Red & Green)
- Peanut M&M’s Candy (Red & Green)
- Sprinkles (Red & Green)
- 1 cup of pretzels, broken in half
- ¾ cup white chocolate candy melts
- 6 Tablespoons of salted butter
- 3 cups mini marshmallows
How to Make Christmas Crunch
Pop the popcorn bags per package instructions. Spread popped popcorn over parchment paper on an 11 x 17 baking sheet.
In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat melt butter. Add mini marshmallows and white chocolate to butter mixture. Stir until melted and no lumps remain. Remove from heat.
Pour ¾ of the butter mixture over the popcorn. Toss to coat.
Pour the remaining butter mixture over the popcorn and sprinkle the Mini M&M’s Candy, Peanut M&M’s Candy, sprinkles, and the broken pretzels over the butter mixture.
Let cool completely before serving.
How to Store:
If you happen to have leftovers, store in an airtight container until you’re ready to eat again. You’ll want to keep it in a cool place so that the candies don’t melt.
This crunchy, addicting Christmas crunch combines the best sweet and salty flavors into an irresistible treat that you’ll crave.
My boys and I love making this together for a snack on family movie night to enjoy with our crockpot peppermint hot chocolate.
It’s also a go-to favorite to gift to teachers or friends. It’s also become an often requested food to share during holiday parties. You might even want to treat Santa to a batch during his rounds. 😉
Quick and easy to make, you’ll think the texture is amazing and the decadent flavor is perfect!
More Recipes to Try
- Creative Christmas Cupcakes
- Minion Sugar Cookies
- Peanut Brittle
- Easy Gingerbread Fudge
- Peanut Butter Balls
- Oreo Peppermint Bark
- Oreo Pie
Christmas Crunch
Ingredients
- 2 bags of popcorn made per package directions about 10 cups
- Mini M&M’s Candy Red & Green
- Peanut M&M’s Candy Red & Green
- Sprinkles Red & Green
- 1 cup of pretzels broken in half
- ¾ cup white chocolate candy melts
- 6 tablespoons of salted butter
- 3 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Line an 11 x 17 baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pop the popcorn bags per package instructions.
- Spread popped popcorn over the parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat melt butter. Add mini marshmallows and white chocolate to butter mixture. Stir until melted and no lumps remain. Remove from heat.
- Pour ¾ of the butter mixture over the popcorn. Toss to coat.
- Pour the remaining butter mixture over the popcorn and sprinkle the Mini M&M’s candy, Peanut M&M’s candy, sprinkles, and the broken pretzels over the butter mixture.
- Let cool completely before serving.
What a great idea! Cant wait to try this out!
I love sweet treats that are easy to make. This one is perfect for kids!