January 3, 2023
Review RecipeChristmas Crunch
This sweet and salty Christmas crunch is such an addictive snack mix that it would make a great gift or snack!
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This bright, colorful, and fun Christmas crunch is a great holiday treat! Popcorn is layered with sprinkles, candy, and pretzels with the perfect balance of sweet and salty for a tasty snack or to give as a delicious gift.
Christmas Crunch Ingredients
You’ll need:
- 2 bags of popcorn made according to package directions (about 10 cups)
- 6 tablespoons of salted butter
- 3 cups mini marshmallows
- ¾ cup white chocolate candy melts
- Mini M&M’s candy (red & green)
- Peanut M&M’s candy (red & green)
- Red and green sprinkles
- 1 cup of pretzels, broken in half
SUBSTITUTIONS AND ADDITIONS
MIX-INS: You can add other ingredients to this sweet and salty snack mix, including white chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, or peanuts
M&M’s: If you can’t find the holiday M&M candy, any color will work in these Christmas treats.
How To Make This Christmas Crunch Recipe
PRO TIP:
This salty and sweet snack mix is easy to double and keeps well. Whip up a big batch for snacking or sharing throughout the Christmas season.
STEP ONE: Line an 11 x 17 baking sheet with parchment paper.
STEP TWO: Pop popcorn according to the package instructions on the popcorn bag.
PRO TIP:
You can also make air-popped popcorn if you prefer.
STEP THREE: Spread popped popcorn over the parchment paper and set it aside.
STEP FOUR: In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, melt butter. Add the mini marshmallows and white candy melts to the butter mixture. Stir until melted and no lumps remain. Remove from the heat.
STEP FIVE: Pour ¾ of the butter mixture over the popcorn. Toss to coat.
STEP SIX: Pour the remaining butter mixture over the popcorn and sprinkle the mini M&M’s candy, peanut M&M’s candy, red and green sprinkles, and the broken pretzels over the butter mixture.
STEP SEVEN: Let the popcorn mixture cool completely before serving in a large bowl.
How To Serve
Get in the festive spirit by serving this Christmas crunch snack mix at holiday parties or giving it in cellophane bags tied with a fancy gift tag as an irresistible edible gift. Santa will be happy to find it, too, when he comes to make Christmas deliveries! Don’t forget to whip up a batch of our crockpot peppermint hot chocolate to wash it down.
Looking for more yummy food ideas to get you into the holiday spirit? Try these Christmas pretzel hugs and reindeer cupcakes.
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Storage
ON THE COUNTER: If you happen to have leftovers of this tasty treat, store them 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.
IN THE FREEZER: We don’t recommend freezing this treat as the popcorn and pretzels may become soggy once thawed.
This crunchy, addicting Christmas crunch popcorn snack mix combines the best sweet and salty flavors into an irresistible treat that you’ll crave. Quick and easy to make with a handful of simple ingredients, you’ll think the texture is amazing, and the decadent flavor is perfect for the holiday season!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do I store this Christmas crunch mix?
This easy recipe can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
Can I use air-popped popcorn instead of microwave popcorn?
If you prefer using air-popped popcorn, you can certainly substitute it for microwave popcorn.
Can I add other ingredients to this treat?
You can be creative as to what you mix into your Christmas crunch. It’s a very flexible recipe and has plenty of room for extras.
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Christmas Crunch
This sweet and salty Christmas crunch is such an addictive snack mix that it would make a great gift or snack!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 10
Ingredients
- 2 bags popcorn, made per package directions (about 10 cups)
- 6 tablespoons salted butter
- 3 cups mini marshmallows
- ¾ cup white chocolate candy melts
- mini M&M’s candy (red and green)
- peanut M&M’s candy (red and green)
- red and green sprinkles
- 1 cup pretzels, broken in half
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 the butter. Add the mini marshmallows and white chocolate to the 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.
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Notes
- This salty and sweet snack mix is easy to double and keeps well. Whip up a big batch for snacking or sharing throughout the Christmas season.
- You can also make air-popped popcorn if you prefer.
Nutrition
Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 185mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 214IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg
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Comments
mary says
add some raisins and sunflower seeds
Evelyn Rogers says
If you are making this for children or as a gift for friends
, I would omit the peanut M&Ms as a precaution for any peanut allergies. I think colored sprinkles would be a better choice.
Trista says
This recipe would be excellent to make and entertain with family kids keep them busy to help make