Peppermint Crunch Mix

Submitted by Young Living in Tex

"This mix is a hit. So much flavor and crunch in every bite. For gift giving, I decorate the empty marshmallow creme jars for the occasion then fill them up. I am always asked for the recipe. I found this recipe in a Betty Crocker book."

 

• Ready In: 22mins
• Ingredients: 4
• Yields: 1/2 cup
• Serves: 20

ingredients

• 6 cups popped popcorn (I use white natural)
• 4 cups Honey Nut Chex
• 1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme
• 20 red hard peppermint candies or 20 green hard peppermint candies, crushed (1/2 cup, I crush them quite fine)

directions

1. Heat oven to 350°.
2. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray.
3. Mix popcorn and cereal in large bowl; set aside.
4. Place marshmallow crème in medium microwaveable bowl.
5. Microwave uncovered on High about 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute, until melted; stir again.
6. Pour over popcorn mixture; stir until evenly coated.
7. Sprinkle with candies.
8. Spread mixture on cookie sheet.
9. Bake 5 minutes; stir.
10. Bake about 5 minutes longer or until coating is light golden brown.
11. Spread on waxed paper or aluminum foil to cool.
12. Store tightly covered up to 2 weeks.
13. If you are in a pinch for time, buy an already popped bag of gourmet white popcorn.
14. Depends on the occasion, but I add red hots, or candy corn, or M&Ms or nuts.
15. Use your imagination.
16. BE SURE TO REMOVE ALL UNPOPPED KERNELS.
17. WE DON'T WANT ANY CHIPPED TEETH.

Reviews

[deb in Texas2]

I just used what I had on hand and it was yummy. Healthy Pop Popcorn, Wheat Chex, Marshmallow creme plus I added 1 tea. cinnamon. Healthy and Lowfat if you don't eat the whole thing!

 

[CeeCee526]

I have the same cookbook and made this as gifts for friends and neighbors around the holidays. Everyone loved it and I received a lot of recipe requests. It's almost embarrassing because it's so easy. I will definitely make this again!

 

[KCShell]

This is good and crispy and sweet. Great addition to Christmas trays or for hungry college students. At first, I wasn't going to bake it but then realized that it makes it taste like a toasted marshmellow and I think it is necessary when using the marshmellow creme. Used Christmas m&m's instead of peppermint candies with GREAT results. Thanks- KCShell

 

[cakiegirljds]

OMG is this good! i was a little skeptical because I am not a huge peppermint fan, but this is wonderful! I added in red and green M&Ms and slivered almonds and I cannot stop eating it and I will have to make a second batch for Christmas Day! I'm so glad I tried it! Thanks!

 

[Brianna Storer]

I made this mix for a holiday get together, and it was a huge hit. One friend couldn't stay away from the bowl at all. I did not use cereal and added slivered almonds. I also only put it in the oven for a few minutes, as I decided I wanted a white look instead of a toasted appearance. Very yummy. I can't wait until next Christmas to make it again. Thank you for posting!