A crunchy sweet-and-salty mix with pretzels, popcorn, white chocolate, and winter sprinkles.
# Components:
→ Base
01 - 3 cups mini pretzel twists
02 - 3 cups popped popcorn, plain or lightly salted
03 - 2 cups rice cereal squares (e.g., Chex)
04 - 1 cup mini marshmallows
→ Coating & Toppings
05 - 7 ounces white chocolate, coarsely chopped or in chips
06 - ½ cup snowflake or winter-themed sprinkles
07 - ½ cup silver dragées or pearlized sugar balls, optional
# Directions:
01 - Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, mix pretzels, popcorn, rice cereal, and mini marshmallows until evenly distributed.
03 - Gently melt white chocolate using a double boiler, stirring until smooth. Alternatively, microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring between intervals until fully melted.
04 - Drizzle melted white chocolate over the base mixture and gently fold with a spatula to evenly coat all components.
05 - Evenly spread the coated mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, then immediately sprinkle with snowflake sprinkles and optional silver dragées, pressing them lightly to adhere.
06 - Allow the mixture to cool at room temperature for 30 minutes or until the white chocolate has fully set.
07 - Break into clusters and serve, or transfer to an airtight container for storage.
