Ski Season Snowflake Snack (Printable)

A sweet and salty mix with pretzels, popcorn, white chocolate, and winter-themed 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 - 1/2 cup snowflake or winter-themed sprinkles
07 - 1/2 cup silver dragées or pearlized sugar balls (optional)

# Method:

01 - Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, mix mini pretzel twists, popped popcorn, rice cereal squares, and mini marshmallows.
03 - Melt white chocolate in a heatproof bowl over gently simmering water, stirring until smooth. Alternatively, melt using 20-second intervals in a microwave, stirring after each interval.
04 - Pour the melted white chocolate over the combined snack mix and gently fold with a spatula until evenly coated.
05 - Evenly spread the coated mix onto the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Sprinkle snowflake sprinkles and silver dragées over the mixture immediately, pressing lightly to adhere.
07 - Allow the mixture to cool and set at room temperature for 30 minutes.
08 - Break into clusters and serve, or store in an airtight container for later consumption.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Crunchy and sweet-and-salty flavor combination
  • Easy to prepare with no baking required
02 -
  • Use gluten-free pretzels and cereal if needed to accommodate dietary restrictions
  • Swapping white chocolate for milk or dark chocolate changes flavor and texture
03 -
  • Press the sprinkles gently but firmly to ensure they adhere well before chocolate sets
  • Store clusters in an airtight container to maintain freshness
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