Description
Festive holiday cheer comes alive with Puffcorn Christmas Munch, a delightful sweet and salty snack perfect for seasonal gatherings. Drizzled chocolate, sprinkled candies, and crunchy puffcorn create an irresistible treat you’ll crave all winter long.
Ingredients
Scale
main ingredients:
- 8 cups puffcorn
- 1 cup white chocolate melting wafers
- 1/2 cup butter
candy/sweet coating:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup christmas sprinkles
- 1/4 cup red and green m&m’s
optional additions:
- 2 tbsp holiday colored sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare a large baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper, creating a smooth, clean surface for your festive treat preparation.
- Melt butter in a spacious microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals until completely liquefied and smooth.
- Add white chocolate melting wafers to the warm butter, stirring gently until the mixture becomes a uniform, glossy coating.
- Pour the melted white chocolate and butter blend over the puffcorn, using a spatula to ensure every piece is evenly and generously coated.
- Sprinkle vanilla extract and salt over the coated puffcorn, mixing thoroughly to distribute the additional flavor throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the coated puffcorn to the prepared baking sheet, spreading it in a single layer to allow for even cooling and crisp formation.
- Refrigerate the mixture for 15-20 minutes at 40°F, allowing the chocolate coating to set and become crisp.
- Remove from refrigerator and dust the chilled puffcorn with powdered sugar, creating a delicate, sweet outer layer.
- Generously scatter Christmas sprinkles and red and green M&M’s across the puffcorn, adding festive color and crunch.
- Optional: Sprinkle holiday colored sugar over the top for an extra touch of seasonal sparkle.
- Break into bite-sized clusters and serve immediately, or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Choose high-quality white chocolate wafers for smoother, more luxurious coating that melts evenly without clumping.
- Work quickly when mixing puffcorn with white chocolate to prevent uneven distribution and potential hardening before complete coverage.
- Use a large mixing bowl with high sides to minimize mess and ensure every puffcorn piece gets thoroughly coated without spilling.
- Experiment with alternative mix-ins like crushed candy canes, holiday-themed chocolate chips, or different colored sprinkles for personalized festive variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg