Popcorn Nibble Mix
Get ready to elevate your snacking game with this irresistible Popcorn Nibble Mix—a sweet, salty, and crunchy treat that’s perfect for parties, movie nights, or anytime munching! This delightful recipe combines fluffy popped popcorn, crunchy mini pretzels, and mixed nuts with the rich sweetness of candied pecans and a luscious homemade maple caramel sauce. To top it all off, a sprinkle of milk and white chocolate chips adds a decadent finishing touch. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy-to-make snack blend is baked to golden perfection, creating a caramelized crunch that’s impossible to resist. Whether you're serving it fresh or storing it for later, this crowd-pleasing snack mix is a guaranteed hit!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups popped popcorn
- 2 cups mini pretzels
- 1 cup mixed nuts
- 0.5 cup candied pecans
- 0.5 cup milk chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup white chocolate chips
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the popped popcorn, mini pretzels, mixed nuts, and candied pecans. Toss them together to evenly distribute.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Stir in the brown sugar, maple syrup, and salt. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly, for about 2-3 minutes until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture thickens slightly.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Pour the caramel mixture over the popcorn mix in the bowl. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
Spread the coated popcorn mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, stirring once halfway through to ensure even toasting.
Remove the tray from the oven and allow the mix to cool completely on the baking sheet. The caramel will harden as it cools, adding a delightful crunch.
Once cooled, sprinkle the milk chocolate chips and white chocolate chips over the popcorn mix.
Transfer the Popcorn Nibble Mix to a serving bowl or an airtight container for storage. Enjoy your delicious snack!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4415 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 243.3 g | 312% | |
| Saturated Fat | 86.7 g | 434% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 19.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 160 mg | 53% | |
| Sodium | 6350 mg | 276% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 525.8 g | 191% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.8 g | 117% | |
| Total Sugars | 216.6 g | ||
| Protein | 77.1 g | 154% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 678 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 21.8 mg | 121% | |
| Potassium | 2507 mg | 53% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
