White Chocolate Popcorn Mix (Easy Holiday Snack)

A sweet and salty white chocolate popcorn mix with M&M's, peanuts, and marshmallows in 5 minutes! This quick and easy gluten-free snack mix works for Valentines's, Christmas, Halloween, and more.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings 1-cup servings

Author Melissa Erdelac

Ingredients

1 bag microwave popcorn (10 cups popped) Orville Redendbacher's Naturals Simply Salted)
10 ounce bag M&Ms divided
2 cups mini marshmallows
1 cup peanuts
24 ounces white chocolate chips (2 bags) read label for gluten-free
1 ½ teaspoon oil coconut, canola, or vegetable
optional sprinkles read label for gluten-free

Instructions

Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. If you have food-safe disposable gloves, you may want to grab those to mix the white chocolate with popcorn.
In a very large bowl, gently combine the popped popcorn, peanuts, marshmallows, and 1 cup M&Ms. Reserve the remaining M&Ms for after the chocolate is added.
1 bag microwave popcorn (10 cups popped), 10 ounce bag M&Ms, 2 cups mini marshmallows, 1 cup peanuts
In a microwave safe bowl add the chocolate chips and remove ¼ cup to set aside. Add the oil to the larger amount and microwave for 60-90 seconds, stopping every 15 seconds to stir until it is completely smooth.
24 ounces white chocolate chips (2 bags), 1 ½ teaspoon oil
Pour the chocolate over the popcorn mixture. Working quickly, because the chocolate hardens, gently stir or toss with your hands, until all ingredients are coated in white chocolate.
Transfer to the prepared sheet pan and spread. Immediately add the sprinkles and remaining M&M’s.
Add the reserved ¼ cup white chocolate to the same bowl you previously melted the chocolate in. Return to the microwave to melt, about 60 seconds, stirring every 15 seconds. Use a small spoon to drizzle over the top of popcorn.
Allow white chocolate to firm up and harden at room temperature about 10 minutes. Break into pieces or bite-sized nuggets.

Notes

Storing

Store in an airtight container up to 1 week. It may also be frozen for longer storage.

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