Introduction:
This Christmas Crunch recipe is the perfect combination of sweet and salty, making it a delicious treat for the holiday season. It only takes a few minutes to prepare, making it great for last-minute dessert cravings or to serve at holiday parties. The white chocolate coating adds a festive touch, and the crunch from the popcorn and pretzels is irresistible. This recipe serves 8 people and is sure to be a hit with both kids and adults.
Preparation time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 0 minutes | Total Time: 10 minutes | Serves: 8
Ingredients:
- 10 cups popped popcorn
- 2 cups mini pretzels
- 1 1/2 cups salted peanuts
- 12 ounces white chocolate, melted
- 1/2 cup red and green M&M’s
- Sprinkles for decoration
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the popped popcorn, mini pretzels, and salted peanuts.
- Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the popcorn mixture and stir until everything is well coated.
- Spread the mixture out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Sprinkle the red and green M&M’s and sprinkles over the top of the popcorn mixture.
- Allow the white chocolate to set before breaking the Christmas Crunch into pieces and serving.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 350 || Total Fat: 18g || Carbohydrates: 42g || Protein: 8g
What I Love About This Recipe?
- Quick and easy to make
- Perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors
- Great for holiday parties or gifts
- Festive and colorful presentation
- Can be customized with different toppings and mix-ins
What To Avoid While Making this Recipe?
- Avoid overheating the white chocolate, as it can become grainy
- Avoid adding wet ingredients to the popcorn mixture, as it can make it soggy
- Be careful not to burn the white chocolate while melting
- Avoid overmixing the popcorn mixture once the white chocolate is added
- Watch the popcorn carefully while popping to prevent burning