Ski Season Snowflake Mix (Printable)

A crunchy blend of pretzels, popcorn, white chocolate, and winter sprinkles with a sweet-salty balance.

# What Goes In:

→ 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)

# How to Make It:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Crunchy and sweet&salty combination
  • Easy to prepare in just 15 minutes
02 -
  • Use gluten-free pretzels and cereal if needed
  • Swap white chocolate for milk or dark chocolate for a richer flavor
03 -
  • Use a spatula to gently coat the mix without crushing ingredients
  • Press sprinkles gently to help them adhere better
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