Ingredients
- 10 cups popped popcorn (about 1/2 cup kernels)
- 2 cups pretzel sticks
- 1 cup M&Ms
- 1 cup roasted peanuts
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips, melted
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce, warmed
- 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
Instructions
- Pop. Pop the popcorn (stovetop, air popper, or 2 bags microwave) and pick out any unpopped kernels. Toss with the melted butter in a very large bowl.
- Spread. Spread the popcorn on a parchment-lined sheet pan. Scatter the pretzels, M&Ms, and peanuts evenly over the top.
- Drizzle. Drizzle the melted white chocolate and warm caramel back and forth over everything. Finish with flaky sea salt.
- Set. Let stand 15 minutes until the drizzle firms up, then break into clusters.
- Serve. Pile into a big bowl for the couch, or portion into bags for grab-and-go snacking.
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Cool the mix completely before bagging, or trapped steam softens everything. A brown paper grocery bag is the classic (and easiest) popcorn-tossing vessel. For gifting, portion into cellophane bags tied with ribbon. It keeps 3 days at room temperature in an airtight container — the popcorn stays crispest on day one.
Common questions
How do I keep the popcorn from going stale?
Eat it within a day for peak crunch, and store airtight. The drizzle actually helps by sealing the popcorn from air.
Can I make it nut-free?
Yes — swap the peanuts for extra pretzels, Chex cereal, or roasted sunflower seeds. Same sweet-salty magic.
How long does it keep?
3 days at room temperature in an airtight container. After that the popcorn softens — still tasty, just less snappy.
Can I make a savory version?
Toss hot popcorn with melted butter, parmesan, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning, then mix with pretzels and cheese crackers.
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