Sweet and Salty Popcorn Snack Mix

Name: Sweet and Salty Popcorn Snack Mix
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 cups popped popcorn; 2 cups pretzels; 2 cups rice Chex cereal; 1 cup candy coated chocolates like M&Ms; 12 ounces white chocolate chips

This is a simple, addictive snack mix that perfectly balances salty pretzels and crunchy cereal with creamy white chocolate and colorful candies.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· August 5, 2026

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Prep

10 minutes

Cook

5 minutes

Total

1 hour 15 minutes

Serves

There is something about this popcorn mix that keeps everyone coming back for just one more handful. It is the perfect treat for movie nights or when you need a quick snack to set out for guests. You can whip it up in minutes, and it always disappears quickly.

My favorite tip is to make sure your white chocolate is fully melted and smooth before drizzling it over the mix. If you let the mix sit on the parchment paper until the chocolate is completely firm, it makes it much easier to break into bite sized clusters for sharing.

🧺 Ingredients

8 cups popped popcorn
2 cups pretzels
2 cups rice Chex cereal
1 cup candy coated chocolates like M&Ms
12 ounces white chocolate chips

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper.
2
In a very large bowl, combine the popcorn, pretzels, and Chex cereal.
3
Melt the white chocolate in a microwave safe bowl using thirty second intervals, stirring in between until it is completely smooth.
4
Pour the melted white chocolate over the popcorn mixture and toss gently with a large spoon until everything is evenly coated.
5
Spread the mixture out in a single layer on your prepared baking sheet.
6
Sprinkle the candies over the top while the chocolate is still wet.
7
Let the mix sit at room temperature for about one hour until the chocolate has hardened completely.
8
Break the mix into chunks and serve in a large bowl.

💡 Tips

Store this snack mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week to keep it fresh. You can also mix in some salted nuts if you want an extra crunch. For a fun holiday twist, use seasonal colored candies.

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