Reindeer Food
This magical 'reindeer food' snack mix recipe is fun to make, featuring a festive blend of treats for the holidays.
Equipment
- double boiler
- large bowl
- Waxed paper
Ingredients
Snack Mix Ingredients
- 20 ounces miniature pretzels
- 17.5 ounces crispy corn cereal squares such as Corn Chex
- 16 ounces salted dry-roasted peanuts
- 14 ounces candy-coated milk chocolate pieces such as M&M's
- 24 ounces white chocolate chopped
Instructions
Preparation Instructions
- Cover a large area of counter space with waxed paper and tape it down.
- Mix pretzels, corn cereal, peanuts, and candy-coated milk chocolate pieces together in a large bowl.
- Melt white chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching.
- Pour melted white chocolate over pretzel mixture; stir to evenly coat.
- Quickly transfer mixture to the prepared waxed paper and spread in a thin layer; let cool completely, at least 30 minutes.
- Break into pieces and store in an airtight container.
Notes
Add mini marshmallows, crushed peppermint candy canes, or red and green sprinkles if making these for festive gifts. Package in clear cellophane bags tied with ribbon.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 435kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 9gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 598mgPotassium: 283mgFiber: 3gSugar: 28gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 96mgIron: 2mg
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