Popcorn Snacking Mix
Get ready to elevate your snack game with this irresistible Popcorn Snacking Mix, a perfect blend of sweet and salty goodness! Featuring fluffy popped popcorn, crunchy mini pretzels, and roasted peanuts, all tossed in a homemade caramel glaze infused with honey, cinnamon, and vanilla, this mix is a dream for snack lovers. The addition of colorful M&Ms brings a pop of chocolatey sweetness, making it a hit for movie nights, parties, or anytime cravings. With just 15 minutes of prep and cook time, this quick and easy recipe ensures you'll have a crowd-pleasing treat ready in no time. Serve it fresh or store it for later—either way, this addictive popcorn mix will keep you reaching for more! Perfect for snacking, gifting, or holiday celebrations.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups popped popcorn
- 2 cups mini pretzels
- 1 cup salted peanuts
- 1 cup M&Ms or chocolate candies
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Place the popped popcorn, mini pretzels, and salted peanuts in a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, stir in the brown sugar, honey, and cinnamon. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the mixture begins to bubble.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
Pour the caramel mixture over the popcorn mixture in the bowl. Use a silicone spatula or large spoon to gently toss and coat the popcorn, pretzels, and peanuts evenly.
Let the mixture cool for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent clumping.
Once cooled, add the M&Ms or chocolate candies and gently toss to distribute.
Serve immediately or store the mix in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
344 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.9 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 12 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 589 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.9 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.0 g | ||
| Protein | 8.2 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 32 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 202 mg | 4% | |
*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.
