Description
Cupid Crunch delivers sweet romance for Valentine’s lovers, packed with chocolate, pretzels, and festive pink treats. Guests will adore this effortless snack that blends salty-sweet flavors into a charming seasonal delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups (50 grams / 1.76 ounces) popped popcorn (plain or lightly salted)
- 2 cups (100 grams / 3.53 ounces) mini pretzels
- 1 cup (150 grams / 5.29 ounces) valentines day M&Ms or chocolate candies
Sweet Ingredients:
- 1 cup (150 grams / 5.29 ounces) heart-shaped gummy candies or red jelly beans
- 1 cup (100 grams / 3.53 ounces) white chocolate chips or melting wafers
- ¼ cup (40 grams / 1.41 ounces) valentines day sprinkles
Instructions
- Create a foundational mix by combining crisp popcorn and crunchy pretzels in a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring gentle and thorough integration.
- Transform white chocolate chips into a silky smooth mixture using microwave technique, stirring carefully between brief heating intervals to prevent scorching.
- Carefully cascade the liquefied white chocolate over the popcorn and pretzel blend, utilizing a flexible spatula or lightly oiled hands to achieve uniform coating.
- While the chocolate remains fluid, artfully disperse vibrant M&Ms, playful gummy candies, and festive Valentines sprinkles across the surface, gently folding to ensure even distribution.
- Transfer the decorated mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spreading into a uniform layer that allows maximum exposure to cool air.
- Allow the confection to solidify completely, which typically requires approximately 20 minutes at room temperature. Once set, fracture the mixture into delightful, irregularly shaped clusters.
- Present the finished treat either in a communal serving bowl or portion into charming gift bags adorned with romantic ribbons, creating a whimsical Valentines Day surprise for loved ones.
Notes
- Customize the Base: Swap popcorn for air-popped or kettle corn for a lighter, less buttery version that still provides great crunch and flavor.
- Chocolate Melting Magic: Use a double boiler instead of microwave for more controlled, even melting to prevent chocolate from burning or seizing.
- Dietary Adaptations: Replace white chocolate with dairy-free chips for vegan options, and use gluten-free pretzels to make the trail mix suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Storage Savvy: Store the trail mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, keeping it away from direct sunlight to maintain its crisp texture and prevent chocolate from melting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg