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Easy Patriotic Popcorn Mix Recipe with White Chocolate Drizzle

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A quick and festive snack mix combining popcorn, pretzels, red and blue candy-coated chocolates, and a creamy white chocolate drizzle, perfect for holidays and summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 10 cups popped popcorn (about 1/2 cup unpopped kernels)
  • 2 cups mini pretzel twists or sticks
  • 1 cup red and blue candy-coated chocolates (e.g., M&Ms)
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips or melting wafers
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • Pinch of sea salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pop 1/2 cup (about 45g) of popcorn kernels using your preferred method to yield about 10 cups of fluffy popcorn. Remove any unpopped kernels.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, gently toss the popped popcorn with 2 cups of mini pretzels and 1 cup of red and blue candy-coated chocolates, being careful not to break the popcorn.
  3. In a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler, combine 1 cup white chocolate chips with 2 tablespoons melted butter. Melt gently, stirring every 20 seconds until smooth and creamy.
  4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the popcorn mixture evenly over the sheet.
  5. Using a spoon or fork, drizzle the melted white chocolate evenly over the popcorn mix, keeping the drizzle light to maintain crispness.
  6. Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over the top to balance the sweetness.
  7. Let the popcorn mix sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes or place in the fridge for quicker setting.
  8. Once set, break into clusters or serve as is.

Notes

Use a double boiler or microwave in short bursts to melt white chocolate gently to avoid seizing. Drizzle chocolate lightly to keep popcorn crisp. Rewarm chocolate if it thickens before finishing drizzle. Adding a pinch of sea salt enhances flavor by balancing sweetness. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Avoid refrigeration to keep popcorn crunchy.

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