This Christmas snack packs a big peppermint punch and looks adorable in a Mason jar for gift giving!

If you’re looking for a quick, delicious, and festive snack for Christmas then I have just the treat for you. Look no further than my popcorn peppermint crunch!

With just a few ingredients and ~10 minutes, you will have the perfect tasty treat to serve your holiday party guests, or wrap it up in a festive bag and give it to your neighbors or children’s teachers!

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Yield: 5 cups

Popcorn Peppermint Crunch

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Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups popped popcorn
• 3 cups Rice Chex cereal
• 10 oz Wilton Candy Cane Candy Melts
• 1 bag white chocolate peppermint M&M’s
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup crushed candy canes for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Combine popcorn and Rice Chex in a large bowl.
2. Melt candy melts according to package directions. Add to popcorn/cereal and stir thoroughly.
3. Place mixture in a gallon-sized zippered bag then add powdered sugar. Seal the bag and shake thoroughly to distribute sugar throughout the bag.
4. Add M&M’s and crushed candy canes then shake bag again.
5. Keep in a sealed container.

Recommended Products

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  Limited Edition Wilton Candy Melts 10oz Bag (Candy Cane)
• 
  M&M'S Holiday White Peppermint Chocolate Christmas Candy 8-Ounce Bag
• 
  Wilton Sprinkles Peppermint Crunch

I wrapped up some of this deliciousness in a cute holiday bag and put it in a festive mug for my son’s teacher.

The rest? Oh it will be going in my belly.

Note: If you can’t find the candy cane candy melts, use regular white candy melts and use 1 cup crushed candy canes.

 

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