What fun it is to plan holiday treats for the grandkids. The kids get the usual chocolate bunnies, Peeps, etc. from their parents so Bunny Munch was just the ticket for Grandma Cathy to make. We all love popcorn and with the additional of the sweet treats, it is decandent and addictive. It’s good thing I’ll only make this once a year!
Bunny Munch
INGREDIENTS:
- 12 cups popped popcorn (~1/3 cup kernels)
- 2 cups gluten free pretzel sticks (I like Snyder’s GF)
- 1-1/2 cups peanuts
- 12oz bag gluten free white chocolate chips
- 1 Tablespoon vegetable or coconut oil
- 11oz bag M&Ms (Fork-Lore: I found Rice Krispie M&Ms for Easter and loved using those)
- gluten free sprinkles, optional
- coarse sea salt, optional
DIRECTIONS:
- Spread a couple sheets of parchment paper, wax paper, or two silpats onto the countertop then set aside.
- Add popcorn, pretzel sticks, and peanuts to a very large bowl — if you don’t have an XL bowl, use two large bowls — then set aside.
- Add chocolate chips and coconut oil to a medium-sized, microwave-safe bowl then microwave for 40 seconds and stir. Microwave for 30 seconds then stir. If chocolate chips aren’t completely smooth, continue microwaving in 10 seconds increments, stirring between increments, until completely melted.
- Drizzle chocolate over popcorn mixture then gently fold with a spatula until everything is evenly coated. Spread mixture out onto prepared surface then immediately sprinkle with M&Ms (may not use whole bag) and press gently so they adhere to the warm chocolate. Add sprinkles and a big pinch of coarse sea salt, if using, then let Bunny Munch cool completely. Transfer to treat bags or an airtight container.
- (Fork-Lore: I bagged the Bunny Munch in individual bags to give the grandkids in their Easter basket).
Recipe from IowaGirlEats
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