Make Cupid’s Crunch Popcorn With This Easy Valentine’s Recipe

Cupid’s Crunch Popcorn Mix for Valentine’s Day

This Cupid’s Crunch recipe is one of those Valentine snacks everyone loves. It’s crunchy, colorful, and hits that perfect sweet-and-salty balance. Whether you’re making it for a school party, work event, church activity, or a fun family movie night, this Valentine’s Day popcorn mix always disappears fast.

What Is Cupid’s Crunch?

Cupid’s Crunch popcorn is a Valentine’s Day snack mix made with popcorn, pretzels, Valentine candy, and melted chocolate. It’s sometimes called Valentine popcorn or Valentine popcorn mix, but Cupid’s Crunch is the most common name for this festive treat.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Sweet and salty flavors everyone loves
• No baking required
• Kid-friendly and easy to make together
• Perfect for Valentine’s Day parties and gifting
• Easy to customize with different candies

Ingredients & Supplies

The exact amounts are listed in the recipe card below, but here’s what you’ll need:

• Popcorn (lightly salted works best)
• Pretzels (mini twists or sticks)
• Valentine candy (M&M’s, conversation hearts, or candy-coated chocolates)
• Chocolate or candy melts
• Valentine sprinkles

You can use microwave popcorn, or make your own using an air popper, a stovetop popper, DIY microwave popcorn, or even air fryer popcorn.

How to Make Cupid’s Crunch

1. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Combine popcorn and pretzels in a large bowl.
3. Gently fold in Valentine candy.
4. Melt chocolate in short microwave intervals, stirring until smooth.
5. Drizzle chocolate over the popcorn mixture and toss gently.
6. Add sprinkles while the chocolate is still warm.
7. Spread onto the baking sheet and let set until firm.

Easy Variations

• Reese’s Pieces for a peanut butter twist
• Crushed Oreos for cookies-and-cream flavor (inspired by our Oreo popcorn recipe)
• Pink candy melts for extra Valentine flair
• Swap colors and candy for other holidays or team parties

Make-Ahead & Storage Tips

• Make Cupid’s Crunch 1–2 days ahead of time
• Store in an airtight container at room temperature
• Avoid refrigerating—humidity makes popcorn soggy

For general food safety guidance, see FoodSafety.gov.

FAQ

Can I use microwave popcorn?

Yes! Lightly salted microwave popcorn works perfectly for Cupid’s Crunch.

What chocolate works best?

White chocolate is most common, but milk or semi-sweet chocolate also works well.

How do I keep Cupid’s Crunch crunchy?

Store it in an airtight container at room temperature and keep it away from moisture.

Can I make this ahead?

Yes—1–2 days ahead is ideal for the best texture.

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Cupid's Crunch Recipe

Super easy, super fun Valentine's Day treat recipe - Cupid Crunch!

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Print Rate

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes minutes

Serves: 16

Adjust Servings: 16

US CustomaryMetric

Ingredients

• 2 bags microwave popcorn popped (about 16-20 cups popped popcorn)
• 12 ounces candy melts or almond bark
• 2 cups broken or bite-size pretzel pieces
• 1 ½ cups M&Ms 11.40 oz package
• Sprinkles or any other Valentine's Day themed candies

Instructions

• Pop popcorn and remove unpopped kernels. Set aside.
• Melt the candy melts or almond bark according to package instructions.
• Line two baking sheets with wax paper, if desired. Spread popcorn, broken pretzels, and M&Ms between the baking sheets.
• Pour half of the melted candy melts over the popcorn mixture and stir or toss to coat. Spread the mixture evenly again, then drizzle remaining candy melts over the top and sprinkle on candy bits or sprinkles.
• Wait for the candy melts to harden or dry and break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Sodium: 226mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 28g