½CupPeppermint M&M's CandyOr Just More Regular Kind
12OzWhite Melting (Baking) Chocolate
½CupSprinklesColor to Fit Theme
Instructions
Measure ingredients and combine popped popcorn, slightly crushed pretzels, mini marshmallows and M&M's on a large parchment paper lined cookie sheet. Set aside.
Melt white chocolate in the microwave in 20 second increments stirring in-between until warm and melted completely. Drizzle over the cookie sheet then use a spoon or rubber spatula to toss/stir to combine the ingredients. You want everything to have some white chocolate on it.
Immediately add the sprinkles so they will stick to the white chocolate. If you wait they will just roll off. Let the popcorn mix set for 15-30 minutes until the chocolate is hard. Break apart and enjoy immediately!
Leftover Storage: Store leftover Christmas Crunch in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 10 days.
Recipe Alterations: Customize this popcorn snack mix to any occasion or holidays by swapping out the candy and sprinkles for different colors that fit the theme.
Popcorn Options: I like to use store-bought popcorn in a bag. Alternatively, you can pop fresh popcorn in the microwave or on the stove-top. Just make sure you are using plain or sea salt popcorn and no crazy flavors.
Chocolate Tip: Be sure to use white melting chocolate, baking chocolate/wafers or ivory bark for this recipe and NOT just white chocolate chips. They melt differently and will be much are to combine the mix and not set up well.