Description
Sweet, salty, and perfectly festive, these Valentine snack mix cups combine chocolate candies, popcorn, pretzels, and colorful sprinkles into a delightful, no-bake treat. Easy to assemble and ideal for parties, classrooms, or gifting, they offer a fun and customizable snack option that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups popped popcorn (plain or lightly salted)
- 2 cups mini pretzels
- 1½ cups Valentine M&M’s or chocolate candies
- 1 cup strawberry or vanilla wafer cookies
- ½ cup yogurt-covered pretzels or marshmallows
- ¼ cup pink, red, and white sprinkles
Optional Add-Ins
- Conversation hearts
- Chocolate chips
- Dried strawberries
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the popped popcorn, mini pretzels, Valentine M&M’s or chocolate candies, wafer cookies, and yogurt-covered pretzels or marshmallows. Make sure all ingredients are fresh and ready to use.
- Mix Thoroughly: Gently toss the ingredients together until they are evenly mixed and distributed. Be careful not to crush the popcorn or candies while mixing.
- Portion into Cups: Divide the snack mix evenly into small cups or Valentine-themed containers. Use about 10 to 12 cups depending on portion size.
- Add Toppings: Top each snack cup with the pink, red, and white sprinkles or additional candies as desired for extra festive flair and texture.
- Serve or Store: Serve immediately for the best texture and freshness, or seal the cups with plastic wrap or lids for gifting. The mix can be made 2 to 3 days in advance if stored in airtight containers.
Notes
- Use paper cupcake liners or clear plastic cups for a festive and easy presentation.
- The snack mix can be prepared 2 to 3 days ahead if stored airtight to maintain freshness.
- Customize ingredients easily to accommodate allergies or personal taste preferences.
- This snack mix is a popular choice for school parties, holiday snack tables, and casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American