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A bowl of popcorn mixed with pretzels, red and green candies, sprinkles, and drizzled with white chocolate.

Crunchy Christmas Popcorn Recipe

Author: Jessica Haggard
This sweet and salty Christmas popcorn is a must once the holiday season starts. Freshly popped popcorn is combined with crunchy pretzels, M&Ms, and festive sprinkles, then drizzled with candy melts. Delicious! Simply mix the popcorn, pretzels, and M&Ms, melt the white chocolate, then drizzle it all over the snack mix. Garnish with red and green sprinkles for extra fun!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 158 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 6 cups popcorn already popped
  • ½ cup white candy wafers
  • ¼ cup M&Ms green and red
  • 1.5 oz pretzels
  • ½ tsp red sprinkles
  • ½ tsp green sprinkles

Instructions
 

  • On a baking tray, lay out the popped popcorn. Break up half of the pretzels and spread both the broken and whole pieces of pretzel over the popcorn. Spread out the M&Ms over the popcorn.
  • Melt the candy wafers in the microwave in increments of 30 seconds, until it's melted and liquid. Spread the melted candy wafers over the popcorn mix.
  • Then add the sprinkles to the popcorn mix and toss everything to make sure the ingredients stick to each other.

Notes

  • Start with freshly popped, plain popcorn for the best texture. If using store-bought, choose an unseasoned variety to avoid clashing flavors.
  • Use parchment or wax paper on your baking sheet to avoid messy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
  • Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, to prevent scorching. 
  • Once the candy coating is melted, toss it with the popcorn and mix-ins quickly. This makes sure that everything sticks together before the candy sets.
  • Add crushed candy canes, mini marshmallows, nuts, or dried cranberries for a unique flavor twist. Let your kids sprinkle on the toppings!
  • Let the coated popcorn set and harden fully before transferring to an airtight container. This keeps the treat crispy and fresh.
Serve: I love snacking on Christmas popcorn on its own, but I often enjoy it with a warm cup of coffee, tea, or your favorite seasonal drink. At parties, I like serving it alongside a fruit platter, a cheese plate, or other holiday appetizers and snacks.
Store: Store chocolate popcorn in an airtight container for 3 days at room temperature, preferably somewhere cool. Do not refrigerate or freeze.

Nutrition

Calories: 158kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 103mgPotassium: 52mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 41IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg
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