Christmas Crunch White Chocolate Popcorn Recipe
Christmas Crunch is a festive and delicious white chocolate popcorn treat perfect for holiday snacking or gifting. It combines crunchy popcorn, sweet vanilla candy coating, salty pretzels, colorful red and green M&Ms, and festive sprinkles for a delightful holiday snack mix.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Popcorn Mixture
- 1/2 cup (104g) popcorn kernels*
- 1 1/2 cups (75g) broken pretzel pieces or baby pretzels
- 1 (10 oz) bag green and red Milk Chocolate or Mint M&Ms
- Christmas sprinkles, for decorating
Coating
- 1 (12 oz) bag Vanilla Candy Melts (such as Wilton Candy Melts)
Instructions
- Pop the Popcorn: Pop the popcorn kernels in your preferred method (stovetop, air popper, or microwave) until fully popped. Place the popped popcorn in a large mixing bowl, removing any unpopped kernels.
- Melt the Candy Melts: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the Vanilla Candy Melts in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully smooth and melted.
- Combine the Ingredients: Pour the melted vanilla candy coating over the popcorn. Add the broken pretzel pieces and green and red M&Ms to the bowl and gently fold the mixture to evenly coat all ingredients.
- Decorate and Set: Spread the coated popcorn mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle generously with Christmas sprinkles for a festive touch. Allow the mixture to cool and set completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
- Break into Pieces and Serve: Once set, break the Christmas Crunch into clusters or bite-sized pieces. Store in an airtight container until ready to serve or gift.
Notes
- Use fresh popcorn kernels for best popping results.
- Vanilla Candy Melts substitute: white chocolate chips can be used but may need a small amount of vegetable oil to melt smoothly.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure pretzels are gluten-free and use gluten-free M&Ms.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- This mix is perfect for holiday gift baskets or parties.
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