Christmas Crunch
This sweet and salty Christmas crunch is such an addictive snack mix that would make a great gift or a great snack!
Ingredients
- 2 bags popcorn made per package directions (about 10 cups)
- 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
- ¾ cup white chocolate candy melts
- 6 tablespoons 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.
Notes
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.
TIP: You can also make air-popped popcorn if you prefer.
Nutrition
Sodium: 185mgCalcium: 31mgVitamin C: 1mgVitamin A: 214IUSugar: 17gFiber: 1gPotassium: 53mgCholesterol: 21mgCalories: 212kcalTrans Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 7gFat: 11gProtein: 2gCarbohydrates: 27gIron: 1mg