Description
Cupid’s Crunch is a festive, no-bake Valentine’s Day snack mix featuring lightly salted popcorn, crunchy Rice Chex cereal, mini pretzels, and colorful Valentine-themed M&M’s. Coated in smooth white chocolate and sprinkled with red and pink decorations, this sweet and salty treat is perfect for parties, gifting, or casual snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups popped popcorn (lightly salted)
- 2 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 1/2 cups mini pretzels
- 1 cup Valentine-colored M&M’s
- 1/2 cup red and pink sprinkles
- 1 (12 oz) bag white chocolate chips or white candy melts
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional, for smoother melting)
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the popped popcorn, Rice Chex cereal, mini pretzels, and Valentine-colored M&M’s to create the base mix.
- Melt Chocolate: Place white chocolate chips and optional coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Melt in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until the chocolate is smooth and fully melted.
- Coat Mixture: Pour the melted white chocolate over the dry snack mix. Gently toss everything to evenly coat all ingredients with the chocolate.
- Spread and Decorate: Immediately transfer the coated mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spreading it out evenly. Sprinkle red and pink sprinkles over the top while the chocolate is still wet.
- Set and Serve: Allow the mixture to sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes, or until the chocolate has hardened. Once set, break into clusters, serve, or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Customize with other mix-ins like mini marshmallows, heart-shaped candies, or freeze-dried strawberries for added flavor and texture.
- Use gluten-free pretzels and cereal if dietary restrictions require.
- This snack mix makes a charming edible Valentine’s gift when bagged and tied with a ribbon.
