Cornucopia Popcorn Snack Mix
A cornucopia of sweet and salty, this popcorn snack mix is an easy no-bake treat! It comes together in about 15 minutes and can be customized to your taste. Serves 20 or more.
Servings: 20 servings
Ingredients
- 6 cups popcorn old maids removed (about 1 bag of microwave of popcorn)
- 16 oz. package Log House Vanilla CandiQuik Candy Coating or similar candy coating/almond bark
- Half of a 12 oz. bag of Snyder's of Hanover Butter Snaps or pretzels of choice
- 8 oz. can salted nuts of choice
- 2 cups of Bugles or more to taste
- Candy of choice such as M&M's, Reese’s Pieces, and/or candy corn
- Decorative sprinkles of choice
Instructions
- Pop your popcorn using your preferred method. Remove any old maids or unpopped kernels and place in a large bowl. Melt candy coating according to the package directions then mix with your popcorn, stirring until evenly coated.
- Spread the candy coated popcorn on wax paper or parchment lined baking sheet(s) to set.
- Add your decorative sprinkles to your popcorn while the coating is still warm and allow it to cool.
- Once the candy coating is set, (about 20 - 30 minutes) break into pieces.
- Combine with Bugles, salted nuts, pretzels and candy of choice.
- Store in airtight container until ready to serve.
Notes
Vary this mix to your taste, changing the candy, sprinkles and quantities of ingredients for the holidays. I’ve made a version of this popcorn party mix for Football Season, Halloween, Christmas, St. Patrick's Day, July 4th, Easter, Valentine’s Day and New Year's Eve.