Christmas Crunch Snack Mix
This crunchy Christmas snack mix — tossed with white chocolate and M&M’s — is sweet, salty, quick to make, and perfect for festive gifting!
Christmas Popcorn Crunch
Holiday snack time, but make it merry! This sweet-and-salty Christmas snack mix is a crunchy crowd-pleaser with popcorn, pretzels, and holiday M&M’s all tossed in creamy white chocolate. It comes together in minutes, no oven needed, so it’s perfect for the hectic holiday season when you still want something festive and fun…and fast!
The kids and I love special popcorn like this for holiday parties, movie nights, cookie swaps, and party snack boards. It also makes a thoughtful homemade gift: scoop into cellophane bags or mason jars, add a ribbon, and you’ve got cheerful treat bags that are ready to share. It travels well and stays crunchy, so it’s great for teacher gifts or neighbor drop-offs, too.
If you’re looking for the perfect treat for a holiday movie night, or a sweet addition to your Christmas party table, you can’t go wrong with this delicious popcorn recipe! A mix of sweetness and salty pretzel crunch, this hits all the right spots for a perfect holiday treat.
Ingredients
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- Popcorn (already popped)
- White Chocolate Melting Wafers (or white candy melts)
- Christmas M&M candies
- Mini Pretzel Twists (keep half whole, break the other half into smaller bite-size pieces)
- Red and Green Sprinkles
Full ingredient amounts available in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Helpful Kitchen Tools
- Large baking sheet lined with parchment paper or silicone baking mat
- Microwave-safe bowl
- Cellophane treat bags (for gifting)
Instructions
- Arrange on Baking Pan: All of the popped popcorn, half of the pretzels (broken into smaller pieces) and the other half of the pretzels (still whole) on top.
- Add the Candy: Scatter the red and green M&Ms on top of the popcorn. If using any other types of candy, add those now.
- Prepare the Chocolate: Melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, in 20 second increments, stirring between, until melted and smooth.
- Add the Coating: Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the popcorn and finish with holiday sprinkles while the chocolate is still wet.
Prep Tips
- White Chocolate – White chocolate melting wafers are formulated to melt easily and smoothly, so that is our go-to choice for homemade candy making. White candy melts will also work here, though they are not technically chocolate.
- Variations – Customize it to fit your crew: swap in peanuts or pecans, add crushed candy canes for peppermint sparkle, or sprinkle on red and green jimmies. Use gluten-free pretzels if needed, or try tossing in some mini marshmallows for extra chewy bites. You could even swap out the white chocolate for melted Andes mints, to get the flavors of the season. However you mix it, this easy recipe brings big holiday flavor with almost zero effort!
- Storage – This Christmas popcorn snack mix stays fresh for up to a week when stored properly! Keep in an airtight container at room temperature once the chocolate has hardened. I recommend storing it in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight or heat, to prevent the chocolate from melting and the popcorn from softening. This popcorn mixture also makes a great make-ahead gift, as you can package it in cellophane bags or tins and it’ll keep its crunch for days!
How To Gift Holiday Popcorn
This Christmas crunch snack mix makes such a fun and affordable homemade gift! I personally LOVE to give and receive food – it’s my favorite! Once the chocolate coating has set, simply portion the mix into cellophane treat bags, mason jars, or holiday tins. You can add a thoughtful finishing touch with a festive ribbon, a printable tag, or even a small ornament.
Because this snack mix can stay fresh for several days, it’s perfect for teacher gifts, neighbors, or holiday party favors. You could even make a big batch and bring it to your next cookie exchange or office celebration for a sweet surprise that everyone will love!
More Easy Christmas Treats
- Instant Pot Popcorn
- Christmas Sugar Cookie Dip
- Christmas Ornament Cupcakes
- Chocolate Covered Christmas Oreos
- Christmas Puppy Chow Snack Mix
Christmas Crunch Recipe (Printable Recipe Card):
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Christmas Crunch Snack Mix
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- microwave safe bowl
Ingredients
- 6 cups popcorn already popped
- 1/2 cup white chocolate melting wafers or white candy melts
- 1/4 cup M&Ms green and red
- 1.5 oz mini pretzel twists
- 1 tsp red & green sprinkles
Instructions
- Spread the popcorn on a lined baking sheet.
- Break half of the pretzels into bite-sized pieces and mix in the with popcorn on the baking sheet. Place the remaining whole pretzels on top of the popcorn.
- Scatter the M&Ms over the popcorn.
- Place the white chocolate wafers in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat the white chocolate in the microwave in increments of 20 seconds, stirring between, until melted and smooth.
- Drizzle the melted white chocolate over top of the popcorn.
- Top the popcorn mixture with holiday sprinkles and gently toss everything until well coated and combined.
Notes
Nutrition
Be sure to pin our Christmas Popcorn recipe on Pinterest:
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