Ski Season Snowflake Snack (Printable)

Crunchy snack mix combining pretzels, popcorn, white chocolate, and festive sprinkles for winter.

# Ingredient list:

→ 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 oz white chocolate, coarsely chopped or chips
06 - 1/2 cup snowflake or winter-themed sprinkles
07 - 1/2 cup silver dragées or pearlized sugar balls (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, mix pretzels, popcorn, rice cereal, and mini marshmallows until evenly distributed.
03 - Place white chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water and stir until smooth, or microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring after each, until melted.
04 - Pour melted white chocolate over the base mixture and gently fold with a spatula to ensure even coating.
05 - Transfer the coated mix onto the lined baking sheet, spreading evenly.
06 - Sprinkle snowflake sprinkles and silver dragées over the surface, pressing lightly to adhere.
07 - Allow the mixture to cool at room temperature for 30 minutes or until the chocolate is fully set.
08 - Break into clusters and serve immediately or store in an airtight container for later use.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • One-pot meal
  • Freezer-friendly
02 -
  • Contains milk (white chocolate), gluten (pretzels, cereal), and may contain soy.
  • If using dragées, check for nut warnings.
03 -
  • For a nutty twist add 1 cup roasted almonds or cashews
  • Use gluten-free pretzels and cereal if needed
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