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Santa Munch Christmas Popcorn

Nov 28, 2022 · 6 Comments

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Santa Munch Christmas Popcorn is a sweet 5 ingredient snack mix that is quick and easy to make. Perfect for your holiday snacking while watching Christmas movies or to give as gifts.

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It’s just about time for my family to decorate the Christmas tree and for holiday movie marathons. Both require a fair amount of snacking. This Santa Munch Christmas Popcorn fits the bill for both. It has all the components to satisfy all of us. Sweet, salty, yummy, and simple to make.

This festive popcorn snack mix is perfect to munch on while watching any or all of our favorite holiday movies. My personal favorite is A Christmas Story and I cannot wait to watch the new sequel that’s out now. Santa Munch Popcorn is also a great idea to have on hand when trimming the tree or playing all those Christmas party games, like Bobbing for Candy Canes. You may need to make a double batch!

white bowl filled with sweet and salty popcorn mixture
Great snack idea for Christmas movie night.

Table of Contents

  • Christmas Sweets Week
  • Santa Munch Christmas Popcorn
  • What Kind of Popcorn Should I Use?
  • Variations of Holiday Popcorn
  • Ingredients
  • How to Make Santa Munch Christmas Popcorn
    • Step 1
    • Step 2
    • Step 3
    • Step 4
    • Step 5
  • How to Store Popcorn
  • Tips, Tricks, and FAQs
  • More #ChristmasSweetsWeek Recipes

Christmas Sweets Week

This Christmas Popcorn is my first recipe for this year’s #ChristmasSweetsWeek event with 11 other fabulous bloggers. We’re sharing over 30 amazing recipes to satisfy your sweet tooth cravings this holiday season.  You’ll find giftable recipes, breakfast recipes, and delicious dessert recipes.  Make sure to follow the hashtag on social media to see our sweet treats.

close up of popcorn candy mix
Perfect holiday snack mix using M&M candies.

Santa Munch Christmas Popcorn

There are plenty of ways to make this Christmas popcorn but I like to keep it simple with pretzels, chocolate candy pieces, of course, holiday sprinkles. Then drizzle melted white chocolate over all of that. It’s the sweet and salty combo that makes it so good.

White chocolate, not your thing? Melted semi-sweet chocolate chips work great, too. I’ve even used melted Andes mint candies to give it a peppermint flair.

Popping popcorn using your Instant Pot will make it easier and less expensive as you can make multiple batches. This is great if you’re making Santa Munch popcorn for holiday treat bags or to package for gifts. Don’t forget to even set some out for Santa!

It’s an irresistible snack mix that you’ll not be able to stop eating until it’s gone!

The hustle and bustle of the season call for easy recipes like this one to cheer you up after a long day of shopping or baking cookies. Grab a bowl and a mug of hot chocolate and enjoy!

What Kind of Popcorn Should I Use?

You can use microwave popcorn or pop homemade popcorn on the stovetop or use the Instant Pot. I prefer to use the unbuttered kind but you do you. Whichever kind or method you choose, be sure to remove as many of the unpopped kernels as you can from the popped corn.

delicious santa munch popcorn in white bowl
Enjoy this salty blend of popcorn and pretzels with the sweetness of the candy and vanilla candy melts.

Variations of Holiday Popcorn

  • Substitute the M&M’s for Peanut ones.
  • Swap the pretzels for salted peanuts.
  • Use semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips in place of the white chocolate
  • Swap out the holiday sprinkles and candies for any event or occasion.
  • Use red and green candy melts to make the mix a bit more colorful.
  • Make a large batch to take to holiday parties.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups popcorn (already popped)
  • ½ cup white candy melts
  • ¼ cup M&Ms (green and red)
  • 1.5 oz mini pretzels
  • 1 teaspoon Christmas sprinkles (I used red and green sprinkles)
ingredients for Santa Munch Christmas Popcorn
Ingredients for the Christmas popcorn snack mix.
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How to Make Santa Munch Christmas Popcorn

Step 1

On a large baking tray, spread out the popped popcorn.

popcorn spread out on baking tray
Popcorn on baking sheet.

Step 2

Break up half of the pretzels and spread both the broken and whole pieces of pretzels over the popcorn.

adding pretzels to popcorn
Adding the pretzels to the popcorn.

Step 3

Spread out the M&Ms over the popcorn.

adding in the candy to the popcorn mixture
Adding the candy to the mix.

Step 4

Melt the candy wafers in the microwave in increments of 30 seconds, until it’s melted and liquid. Be sure to stir at 15 second intervals and do not overheat as the chocolate can seize up and become too thick.

Drizzle the melted chocolate over the popcorn mix.

drizzling the white chocolate over the popcorn candy mix
Drizzle melted white chocolate over the snack mix.

Step 5

Then add the sprinkles to the popcorn mix and toss everything to make sure the ingredients stick to each other.

red and green sprinkles to add to popcorn
Such an easy Christmas treat to make for last minute snacking or gifting.

How to Store Popcorn

Popcorn will stay fresh for about a week in an airtight container. If packaging for gifts, use cute holiday-themed bags or airtight metal containers.

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santa munch popcorn with pretzels and candy
The entire family will love this snack.

Tips, Tricks, and FAQs

  • Substitute your favorite chocolate melts for the white chocolate.
  • Swap out the M&M’s for your favorite chocolate candy, or Peanut M&M’s
  • Be sure to remove unpopped popcorn kernels from the mix.
  • The festive popcorn mix makes great gifts.
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white bowl filled with sweet and salty popcorn mixture

Santa Munch Christmas Popcorn

Santa Munch Christmas Popcorn is a sweet 5 ingredient snack mix that is quick and easy to make. Perfect for your holiday snacking while watching Christmas movies or to give as gifts.
5 from 2 votes
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Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Christmas Popcorn, popcorn, Santa Munch Christmas Popcorn, snacks
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 6 cups popcorn (already popped)
  • ½ cup white candy melts
  • ¼ cup M&M's (green and red)
  • 1.5 ounces mini pretzels
  • 1 teaspoon Christmas sprinkles (I used red and green sprinkles)

Instructions

  • On a large baking sheet, spread popcorn our in a single layer
  • Break up half of the pretzels and spread both broken and whole pieces over the popcorn.
  • Add the M&Ms over the popcorn.
  • Melt the candy wafers in the microwave in increments of 30 seconds, until it's melted and liquid. Be sure to stir every 15 seconds and do not overheat as the chocolate can seize up and become too thick.
    Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the popcorn mix.
  • Then add the sprinkles to the popcorn mix and toss everything to make sure the ingredients stick to each other.

Notes

  • Substitute your favorite chocolate melts for the white chocolate.
  • Swap out the M&M’s for your favorite chocolate candy, or Peanut M&M’s
  • Be sure to remove unpopped kernels from the mix.
  • The festive popcorn mix makes great gifts.
close up of popcorn candy mix
Take your popcorn to the next level with simple additions.

More #ChristmasSweetsWeek Recipes

Monday’s Recipes

  • Brandy Alexander with Ice Cream from Art of Natural Living
  • Cranberry Christmas Cobbler from A Little Fish in the Kitchen
  • Easy Eggnog Bread Recipe from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
  • Grinch Christmas Kiss Cookies from Cheese Curd In Paradise
  • Holiday Rum Balls from Palatable Pastime
  • Honey Apple Baked Brie from A Day in the Life on the Farm
  • Maple Glazed Pecans from Shockingly Delicious
  • Peppermint Sandwich Cookies from Karen’s Kitchen Stories
  • Santa Munch Christmas Popcorn from Blogghetti
  • Snowman Truffles from Sweet Beginnings
  • White Chocolate Candy Cane Kheer from Magical Ingredients
We will be pinning all recipes to the #ChristmasSweeetsWeek Pinterest board. Follow it to see all the delicious recipes!
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  1. Dorothy Reinhold says

    November 28, 2022 at 9:21 PM

    This is the perfect combo of sweet and salty! I love how festive it is too. This will be hitting my holiday parties this year!

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  2. Marcelle says

    November 28, 2022 at 9:35 PM

    Lisa, we always make some form of seasonal snack mixes and this year it will have to be this one! I love that drizzle of white melted candy over the top, sweet and salty combos are the best!!

    Reply
  3. Karen's Kitchen Stories says

    November 29, 2022 at 5:59 PM

    This looks like a totally fun snack to fix for a party during the holidays! Can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
  4. Inger says

    November 30, 2022 at 1:28 PM

    5 stars
    This is sooo cute! And really healthy as snacks go but just indulgent enough with those holiday M&M!

    Reply
  5. Christie says

    December 3, 2022 at 12:06 PM

    I love all recipes with popcorn! Especially ones drizzled with yum and tossed with sweet and savory ingredients together.

    Reply
  6. Radha says

    December 31, 2022 at 7:24 PM

    5 stars
    This is fun snack to have during the holidays while watching movies!

    Reply

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