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Christmas Crunch

Christmas crunch is a sweet-and-salty popcorn snack coated in melted white chocolate and finished with red and green candies and festive sprinkles. Let the mixture set into a crisp sheet, then break it into easy-to-share clusters.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Setting time 45 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 10 cups plain popped popcorn unbuttered and unsalted, unpopped kernels removed
  • 2 cups mini pretzels
  • 1 cup red and green M&M’s
  • 12 oz white chocolate chips
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp Christmas sprinkles

Equipment

  • 1 18x13-inch rimmed baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Line an 18x13-inch rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine the popcorn, pretzels, and M&M’s in a large bowl.
  3. Microwave the white chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl on HIGH in 20-second bursts, stirring after each, for 1-2 minutes total, until smooth.
  4. Pour the melted chocolate over the popcorn mixture and gently fold until coated.
  5. Spread the mixture on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Sprinkle with the Christmas sprinkles.
  7. Let stand at room temperature for 30-45 minutes, until firm.
  8. Break into clusters.

Notes

For smooth melted chocolate, stir thoroughly after every 20-second burst. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days; freeze for up to 2 months. For a dairy-free swap, use dairy-free white chocolate chips.