Christmas Crunch
This sweet and salty Christmas crunch is such an addictive snack mix that it would make a great gift or snack!
Servings: 10
Calories: 272kcal
Ingredients
- 2 bags popcorn, made per package directions (about 10 cups)
- 8 tablespoons salted butter (1 stick)
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 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 ½ the marshmallow mixture over the popcorn and toss to coat.
- Pour the remaining ½ of the marshmallow mixture evenly over the coated popcorn. Sprinkle the mini M&M’s candy, peanut M&M’s candy, red and green sprinkles, and the broken pretzels over the marshmallow mixture. Press gently with clean hands or a lightly greased spatula just until the toppings adhere, being careful not to compress the popcorn.
- 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: 272kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 203mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 285IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 0.5mg
