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Jan 12

Sweet + Salty Valentine Munch #ValentinesDay

Jan 12

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Valentine’s Day will be here before we know it. In addition to Christmas, it truly is my favorite holiday of the year. Not only is it a day to share love with those around us, but it is also the day that my little girl entered the world! Since February 14, 2009 I have been celebrating Toodie’s birthday and going ALL out on this wonderful day. This includes baking, crafting, and party planning.


I have already gotten started brainstorming ideas for Toodie’s birthday party by making and baking treats that I think our guests will enjoy. I decided to use my family and friends as willing participants, but I like to call them experimental taste testers. So far no one has complained, had a tummy ache, or asked me to stop supplying them with delectable goodies! I guess that must be a good sign, huh? This week I made an ooey gooey concoction that I like to call “Valentine Munch.” It has everything from marshmallows to buttery popcorn covered in a sweet chocolate coating. A little sweet. A little salty. The perfect combination of both.

Ingredients:

  • 1 bag of buttered popcorn
  • 2 bags of milk chocolate candy wafers (pink and red)( 1 lb.)
  • 2 cups of tiny marshmallows
  • 2 cups Valentine’s Day M&M candies
  • 2 cups of Snyder’s Pretzel Snaps
  • 2 cups of Captain Crunch cereal (no berries)
  • 2 cups of mini Golden Oreo cookies


You will also need a baking sheet, large mixing bowl, and wax paper to complete this recipe. A big spoon will be helpful too. Unless you want sticky fingers! The munch making process can get a bit messy..

Directions:

1. Cover baking sheet with wax paper.

2. Combine buttered popcorn, marshmallows, M&M candies, pretzels, cereal, and cookies in large mixing bowl.


3. In a microwavable bowl melt pink candy wafers in 30 second intervals, stirring between each. Microwave should be on low or the defrost setting to avoid burning.


4. Pour melted chocolate into the dry ingredients mixing frequently until all pieces are coated. Quickly spread the mixture onto the wax paper surface.


5. Melt red chocolate wafers and drizzle on top of the mixture.


6. Allow to cool off and break into chunks or large pieces. Store in air tight container to keep it fresh and crunchy!

While the Valentine Munch can be enjoyed on a daily basis, there are many other things you can do with it when the holiday rolls around. Serve it in festive cupcake wrappers, heart shaped bowls, pack it as a lunch time snack for your kids, make goodie bags for their classmates, and deliver their teacher’s this special treat in a heart tin. It’s definitely one of those sweet & salty snacks that is sure to satisfy children and adults!
 
After all that munch, I was feeling extra SWEET before my sugar coma kicked in. I created a printable recipe card in which you will be able to save, store, and enjoy this recipe with your family. Just right click and print or save to your computer. You can also re-size to fit your own recipe book! 

For more Valentine’s Day fun, check out these kid friendly crafts that I featured on my blog last year. Stay tuned! There will be more crafts & recipes in the coming month.

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http://www.youngatheartmommy.com/2013/01/creating-valentines-day-memories-with_21.html
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Filed Under: Food, Holidays, Moose Munch, Munch, Recipe, Recipe Card, salty, Snack, sweet, Valentine, Valentine Munch, Valentines Day, White Trash

Comments

  1. Sandra VanHoey says

    Jan 13 at 12:01 pm

    Not only does this Valentine Munch sound good but it looks so pretty. So glad you shared this, thank you
  2. Paige Nicole says

    Jan 23 at 2:52 pm

    I'm going to make this up and take it with me to work! Us nurses will gobble that up! hahaha
  3. Cassie Tucker says

    Jan 24 at 12:52 am

    My husband will LOVE this treat. I'm going to make him some up for Valentines Day :)
  4. Debra Rutt says

    Jan 24 at 12:52 am

    It looks so pretty all together as one big piece, I'd hate to cut it! It looks yummy and a fun munch for kids and adults.
  5. Isabella Grey says

    Jan 24 at 12:52 am

    That is super colorful! I think I might try my hand at this, but substitute a few things to make it a bit safer for the diabetic in the family, lol.
  6. Ashley McLure says

    Jan 24 at 12:52 am

    That makes my sweet tooth hurt just thinking about it. But it does sound yummy!
  7. Virginia Higgins says

    Jan 24 at 12:52 am

    A treat that is tasty and pretty? Sign me up, please!
  8. Masshole Mommy says

    Jan 24 at 12:52 am

    That is right up our alleys in our house. My hubby, kids and I love to snack on stuff like this, so I know what I am going to be making this weekend!!
  9. GayNYCDad says

    Jan 24 at 12:52 am

    I would love this, but cannot show my son. Poor kid has braces for now!
    thanks,Mitch
  10. Lauren says

    Jan 24 at 1:08 am

    That looks like heaven! I would use that as a topping on frozen yogurt!!
  11. jaime says

    Jan 24 at 1:16 am

    This is so pretty and looks like it would taste good! I bet it would be a hit in my office.
  12. Rebecca says

    Jan 24 at 2:01 am

    Those are some great treats. I beg every.single.child on the planet would love that yummy sweet heart!
  13. Janeane Davis says

    Jan 24 at 3:35 am

    You shared some great treat ideas here. The looks so delicious and fun to make.
  14. QueenB says

    Jan 24 at 3:35 am

    i make a similar treat- it's more like crack as we say. no one can say no to it!
  15. Cheap Is The *New* Classy says

    Jan 24 at 12:14 pm

    This snack looks so pretty!! My daughter really loves Oreos, so I bet that she would especially like this.
  16. Lolo @ Crazy About My Baybah says

    Jan 24 at 12:14 pm

    I love sweet and salty. I think it is fun you added captain crunch!
  17. Joanna Sormunen says

    Jan 24 at 12:14 pm

    What a yummy and sweet idea. I love the crafts also. So many fun things to do.
  18. Candy says

    Jan 24 at 12:14 pm

    Fabulous treat ideas!! I need to throw myself a birthday party Valentine's day style! :)
  19. The Rebel Chick says

    Jan 24 at 2:46 pm

    Oh that Valentine's Day munch looks so good!! I can totally see us snacking away on it while watching movies!
  20. Kecia says

    Jan 24 at 2:46 pm

    This snack looks delicious! I love the mix of sweet and salty snacks.
  21. Amanda Love says

    Jan 24 at 3:14 pm

    My kids would totally love this! They would be great for the kids and their friends. I may have them make this. :)
  22. Katherine Bartlett says

    Jan 25 at 2:14 am

    Oh that is so cute for Valentine's Day! I love all the colors!
  23. Jamie F says

    Jan 25 at 4:05 am

    Oh my these look heavenly! I am such a huge fan of sweet and salty! If I make these the kids probably won't even get any;)
  24. StacieinAtlanta says

    Jan 25 at 4:05 am

    I will be mom of the year if I make this for my family!! We have family movie night every week, I may just have to surprise them with this yummy snack instead of regular popcorn. :)
  25. Maddi'sMommy says

    Jan 27 at 2:15 am

    So cute. So festive and SO YUMMY!
  26. Cara says

    Jan 27 at 5:34 pm

    What a cute snack! I'm already thinking of how I can adapt this for my crew's allergies!
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