Ski Season Snowflake Snack (Print)

Sweet and salty mix with pretzels, popcorn, white chocolate, and festive sprinkles.

# What you'll need:

→ Base

01 - 3 cups mini pretzel twists
02 - 3 cups popped popcorn, plain or lightly salted
03 - 2 cups rice cereal squares (e.g., Chex)
04 - 1 cup mini marshmallows

→ Coating & Toppings

05 - 7 ounces white chocolate, coarsely chopped or chips
06 - ½ cup snowflake or winter-themed sprinkles
07 - ½ cup silver dragées or pearlized sugar balls (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine pretzels, popcorn, rice cereal, and mini marshmallows.
03 - Melt white chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water (double boiler) or in 20-second microwave bursts, stirring until smooth.
04 - Pour melted white chocolate over the snack mixture and gently fold with a spatula to evenly coat all ingredients.
05 - Evenly spread the coated mix onto the prepared baking sheet; immediately sprinkle with snowflake sprinkles and silver dragées, pressing lightly to adhere.
06 - Allow to cool at room temperature for 30 minutes until chocolate is firm. Break into clusters and serve, or store in an airtight container.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Crunchy and sweet-and-salty combination
  • Easy to prepare with common ingredients
02 -
  • Use gluten-free pretzels and cereal if needed
  • Swap white chocolate for milk or dark chocolate for a richer flavor
03 -
  • Press sprinkles gently to ensure they adhere well
  • Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness
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