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: 212kcal
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