Reindeer Corn Snack Mix
This popcorn snack mix is an easy no-bake treat or food gift using reindeer corn (red and green candy corn)! 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. Utz holiday pretzels or pretzels of choice
- 16 oz. can salted nuts of choice
- Candy of choice such as red and green M&M's and reindeer corn
- Red and green decorative sprinkles
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 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.