Description
Our Christmas Crunch Recipe gets a festive upgrade with a unique gingerbread-inspired spiced white chocolate drizzle. This twist adds warm, cozy flavors to the classic sweet and salty snack mix. Perfect for holiday parties, gift bags, or a cozy movie night, it’s a holiday treat everyone will love.
Equipment:
- Large mixing bowl
- Microwave-safe bowl
- Parchment paper
- Spatula or sturdy spoon
- Measuring cups
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 8 cups popcorn (plain, lightly salted)
- 4 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 2 cups mini pretzels
- 2 cups holiday M&Ms (red and green)
- 1/2 cup festive sprinkles
Gingerbread-Spiced White Chocolate Drizzle:
- 16 oz white chocolate or almond bark
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Base Mix:
In a large mixing bowl, combine popcorn, Rice Chex cereal, and mini pretzels. Stir gently to mix the textures. Add the holiday M&Ms and stir carefully to avoid breaking the candy shells. - Melt the White Chocolate:
Place the white chocolate or almond bark in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until fully melted and smooth. - Add the Gingerbread Spices:
Stir the cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and vanilla extract into the melted white chocolate. Mix well to ensure the spices are evenly distributed. - Coat the Dry Ingredients:
Pour the spiced white chocolate over the dry mix in the large bowl. Gently stir with a spatula to coat everything evenly. Take your time to avoid crushing the cereal or popcorn. - Spread and Sprinkle:
Spread the coated mixture onto a sheet of parchment paper in an even layer. Quickly sprinkle the festive sprinkles over the top before the chocolate sets. - Set and Break:
Allow the mixture to cool and harden at room temperature for about 10 minutes. Once set, break it into bite-size clusters. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
The gingerbread spice blend in the white chocolate sets this recipe apart by adding warm holiday flavors that evoke the coziness of freshly baked gingerbread cookies. This unique twist enhances the classic Christmas Crunch without overpowering its sweet and salty balance.
Storage:
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days.
- Avoid refrigerating, as this can make the popcorn and pretzels lose their crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 20g
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 2g