Description

Christmas Crunch is a festive, sweet and salty popcorn treat loaded with colorful Mini M&M’s, Peanut M&M’s, red and green sprinkles, and crunchy pretzels, all coated in a luscious white chocolate and marshmallow butter mixture. Perfect for holiday parties or gifting, this no-bake snack is quick to prepare and sure to delight both kids and adults with its vibrant colors and delicious flavors.

Ingredients

Scale

Popcorn Base

2 bags microwave popcorn (about 10 cups popped)

Add-Ins

Mini M&M’s Candy Red & Green, 1 cup
Peanut M&M’s Candy Red & Green, 1 cup
Sprinkles Red & Green, 1/2 cup
1 cup pretzels, broken in half

Marshmallow White Chocolate Mixture

¾ cup white chocolate candy melts
6 tablespoons salted butter
3 cups mini marshmallows

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Instructions

Prepare the Baking Sheet: Line an 11 x 17-inch baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
Pop the Popcorn: Microwave the 2 bags of popcorn according to package directions, ensuring about 10 cups of popped popcorn.
Spread Popcorn: Spread the popped popcorn evenly over the prepared parchment-lined baking sheet and set aside.
Melt Butter and Mix Marshmallows and White Chocolate: In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the salted butter. Add mini marshmallows and white chocolate candy melts to the butter. Stir continuously until everything is melted smoothly with no lumps. Remove from heat.
Coat Popcorn First Layer: Pour three-quarters of the marshmallow and white chocolate mixture over the popcorn. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat the popcorn evenly.
Add Remaining Mixture and Toppings: Pour the remaining marshmallow mixture over the coated popcorn. Immediately sprinkle the Mini M&M’s candy, Peanut M&M’s candy, red and green sprinkles, and broken pretzels evenly over the top.
Cool Completely: Allow the Christmas Crunch to cool completely at room temperature to let the coating set and become crisp before serving.

Notes

To store: Ensure the Christmas Crunch is completely cool before storing to avoid moisture buildup that could make it soggy.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature, away from direct sunlight or heat to keep it fresh and crunchy.
Avoid exposure to humidity or moisture to maintain the perfect crunchiness.
Alternative mixing method: Toss the popcorn and three-quarters of the melted mixture in a very large bowl with a silicone spoon, add toppings except a few, then spread on the baking sheet and drizzle with the remaining mixture and sprinkle remaining toppings for a more even coating.