Christmas Crunch Mix
A festive sweet-and-salty holiday snack mix filled with popcorn, pretzels, candy, nuts, dried fruit, and creamy white chocolate. It’s quick to make, perfect for gifting, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Base
- 3 cups plain popped popcorn
- 2 cups pretzels
- 1 cup M&M’s
- 1 cup roasted peanuts
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
Coating
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn and remove any unpopped kernels.
- Combine the popcorn, pretzels, M&M’s, peanuts, and dried cranberries in a large mixing bowl.
- Melt the white chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring each time until smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the mixture and fold gently to coat evenly.
- Spread the coated mix onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Let cool for about 30 minutes or until the chocolate sets.
- Break into clusters and serve or store in an airtight container.
Notes
Use sunflower seeds for a nut-free variation. Add festive sprinkles or crushed peppermint before cooling for extra flair. Store at room temperature to maintain popcorn crispness.