Easy Sweet Salty Popcorn Mix
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 8 cups popped popcorn (plain or lightly salted)
- 1/2 cup mini pretzels
- 1/2 cup roasted peanuts
- 1/2 cup M&Ms chocolate candies
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Pop the Popcorn – Begin by popping your popcorn using your preferred method, whether it is air-popped, stovetop, or a plain microwave variety. Place the 8 cups of popped corn into a very large mixing bowl, ensuring you remove any unpopped kernels that might be hiding at the bottom.
- Step 2: Prepare the Sweet Glaze – In a small microwave-safe bowl or a small saucepan over low heat, combine the 1/4 cup of butter and the 2 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup. Heat until the butter is completely melted and the mixture is well combined and smooth.
- Step 3: Toss the Popcorn, Pretzels, and Peanuts – Add the 1/2 cup of mini pretzels and 1/2 cup of roasted peanuts to the bowl with the popcorn. Slowly drizzle the warm butter and honey mixture over the top. Use a large spoon or spatula to gently toss the ingredients together until everything is evenly coated.
- Step 4: Season with Sea Salt – Sprinkle the 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt over the mixture while the glaze is still slightly tacky. Give it one more quick toss to distribute the salt evenly. This ensures that the salty flavor sticks to the sweet glaze.
- Step 5: Fold in the M&Ms – Allow the mix to cool for about 2 to 3 minutes. This is important so that the chocolate candies do not melt immediately upon contact. Gently fold in the 1/2 cup of M&Ms until they are scattered throughout the mix.
- Step 6: Cool and Serve – Spread the mixture out on a piece of parchment paper or a baking sheet to let it set and cool completely. Once cooled, transfer the mix to a serving bowl or store it for later.
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