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Bunny Bait Easter Popcorn Snack Mix

A bright and crunchy treat combining sweet candy with salty popcorn and pretzels, perfect for Easter and spring parties.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 cups popped popcorn Use plain or lightly salted popcorn.
  • 2 cups vanilla candy melts Melt according to package instructions.
  • 1 cup colorful candy melts Optional drizzle for decoration.
  • 12 ounces pastel M and Ms Use seasonal variations as desired.
  • 1.5 cups pretzels, broken in half Add a salty crunch.
  • 0.5 cup sprinkles Use festive colors.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place popped popcorn in a large mixing bowl and add M and Ms and pretzels.
Melting Candy
  1. In a medium bowl, heat vanilla candy melts per package instructions until smooth.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Pour melted vanilla candy over the popcorn mixture and gently toss until all ingredients are coated.
  2. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet and spread into an even layer.
  3. While the candy melts are still wet, sprinkle with festive sprinkles.
  4. Drizzle with melted colorful candy melts if desired.
  5. Let dry completely (about 1 hour) and then break into snack-sized pieces.

Notes

Store in sealed bags or an airtight container for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze in a freezer bag for up to 1 month.