Festive 4th of July Popcorn Mix
This sweet and salty snack mix is the perfect treat for your holiday celebration.
recipesbynani.comMy family always looks forward to this popcorn mix whenever the summer holidays roll around. It is the perfect balance of crunchy and sweet, plus the red, white, and blue colors make it look so festive on a snack table.
I love how fast this comes together when you have a house full of hungry guests. Just be sure to let the chocolate set completely before you try to break it into pieces so it stays nice and crunchy.
🧺 Ingredients
- 8 cups popped popcorn
- 1 cup mini pretzels
- 1 cup red, white, and blue M&Ms
- 12 ounces white chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
👩🍳Instructions
- 1
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to keep the mess to a minimum.
- 2
Spread your popped popcorn and mini pretzels out in an even layer on the baking sheet.
- 3
Melt the white chocolate chips with the vegetable oil in a microwave safe bowl. Heat in thirty second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is smooth.
- 4
Drizzle the melted white chocolate evenly over the popcorn and pretzels.
- 5
Immediately scatter the M&Ms over the top while the chocolate is still wet.
- 6
Place the tray in the refrigerator for about twenty minutes to let the chocolate harden.
- 7
Once the chocolate is set, break the mixture into clusters and serve in a big bowl.
💡 Tips
Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. If you want to get creative, feel free to add some star shaped sprinkles or a little bit of sea salt to bring out the sweetness.
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