Description
Peppermint Pretzel Crunch Mix is a delightful sweet-and-salty holiday snack combining crunchy mini pretzels, creamy melted white chocolate, and crushed peppermint candies for a festive treat perfect for Christmas parties, gifting, or cozy movie nights. This no-bake recipe is quick, easy, and makes a charming holiday snack mix.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 cups mini pretzel twists or sticks
- 12 oz white chocolate chips or melting wafers
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- ¾ cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
- ½ cup holiday M&M’s or red and green sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Sheet: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Combine Pretzels: Place the mini pretzels into a large heat-safe bowl, ensuring they’re ready to be coated.
- Melt White Chocolate: Melt the white chocolate chips or wafers in the microwave using 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until completely smooth and creamy to ensure even coating.
- Add Peppermint Extract: Stir the peppermint extract into the melted white chocolate to infuse the mixture with a festive minty flavor.
- Coat Pretzels: Pour the melted white chocolate over the pretzels and gently toss them to ensure each pretzel is evenly coated without breaking them.
- Spread and Decorate: Spread the coated pretzels evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Immediately sprinkle the crushed peppermint candies and optional holiday M&M’s or sprinkles over the top to add color and crunch.
- Set the Mixture: Allow the mixture to set at room temperature for 30–45 minutes or speed up the process by refrigerating for 15 minutes until the chocolate firms up.
- Break and Store: Once set, break the peppermint pretzel mix into bite-sized clusters, then store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Go easy on extract: Peppermint extract is strong; do not exceed ½ teaspoon to avoid overpowering the flavor.
- Chocolate swap: Feel free to use milk or dark chocolate instead of white chocolate for a different taste profile.
- Storage: Store the mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week to keep it fresh and crunchy.
- Gifting: This peppermint pretzel mix makes a fantastic homemade holiday gift when packed in treat bags or cookie tins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
