This Christmas Popcorn Snack Mix is a great way to use simple ingredients like popcorn, pretzels, and M&Ms to make something special for the season. It’s an easy holiday treat recipe to enjoy during your family Christmas movie night, or a snack to share with friends.

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I love this recipe because it’s fast, easy, and fun for kids to help with. It’s a perfect quick holiday snack, something to serve at a Christmas party, or even a little treat to put in holiday gift bags.

Try also my Christmas Rolo Pretzel Bites and Christmas Tree Oreos, which are both easy to make with your kids.

How to Make Christmas Popcorn

Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe

6 cups popcorn (already popped)
½ cup white candy wafers
¼ cup M&Ms (green and red)
1.5 oz pretzels
½ tsp red sprinkles
½ tsp green sprinkles

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Start by laying out your popped popcorn on a baking tray.

2. Next, break up half of the pretzels into smaller pieces. Sprinkle both the broken and whole pretzel pieces over the popcorn.

3. Now, it’s time to add some color! Spread the red and green M&Ms over your popcorn mix.

4. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white candy wafers. Microwave them in increments of 30 seconds, stirring in between until they’re fully melted and smooth.

5. Drizzle the melted candy wafers over your popcorn mixture, and then sprinkle on the red and green sprinkles. Give everything a good toss to ensure all the ingredients stick together.

Serve and Enjoy!

Important Recipe Notes

Use freshly popped popcorn; it works best for coating with candy wafers and staying crunchy.
Break pretzels into small pieces to help them mix evenly.
Melt candy wafers carefully – Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between to prevent burning.
Work quickly when drizzling – Candy wafers harden fast, so drizzle and toss while still warm.
You can customize your mix by swapping M&Ms for chocolate chips, holiday sprinkles, or mini marshmallows.
To store, keep in an airtight container to maintain freshness. Best eaten within 2–3 days.
Kid-friendly activity – Let kids help mix and decorate for a fun holiday activity.

Prep Time:5

Cook Time:2

Total Time:7

Ingredients

6 cups popcorn (already popped)
½ cup white candy wafers
¼ cup M&Ms (green and red)
1.5 oz pretzels
½ tsp red sprinkles
½ tsp green sprinkles

Instructions

Start by laying out your popped popcorn on a baking tray.
Next, break up half of the pretzels into smaller pieces. Sprinkle both the broken and whole pretzel pieces over the popcorn.
Now, it’s time to add some color! Spread the red and green M&Ms over your popcorn mix.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white candy wafers. Microwave them in increments of 30 seconds, stirring in between until they’re fully melted and smooth.
Drizzle the melted candy wafers over your popcorn mixture, and then sprinkle on the red and green sprinkles. Give everything a good toss to ensure all the ingredients stick together.

Servings: 8

Calories: 180kcal

Author: carlycampbell