Reindeer Food

Name: Reindeer Food
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 24 servings
Ingredients: 1 (20 ounce) package miniature pretzels; 1 (17.5 ounce) package crispy corn cereal squares (such as Corn Chex®); 1 (16 ounce) jar salted dry-roasted peanuts; 1 (14 ounce) package candy-coated milk chocolate pieces (such as M&M's®); 24 ounces white chocolate, chopped

Rating: 4.78 stars

36 Ratings
30 Reviews
13 Photos

This snack mix is so addictive, it's known as 'Christmas Crack' among my circle of friends and family! You can choose a holiday mix of M&M's® to make these extra festive!

By inkmistress

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Recipe Summary

prep:

20 mins

additional:

30 mins

total:

50 mins

Servings:

Yield:

24 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 24 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 (20 ounce) package miniature pretzels
1 (17.5 ounce) package crispy corn cereal squares (such as Corn Chex®)
1 (16 ounce) jar salted dry-roasted peanuts
1 (14 ounce) package candy-coated milk chocolate pieces (such as M&M's®)
24 ounces white chocolate, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Cover a large area of counter space with waxed paper and tape it down.

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Step 2

Mix pretzels, corn cereal squares, peanuts, and candy-coated milk chocolate pieces together in a large bowl.
Step 3

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; cool completely. Break into pieces and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

435 calories; protein 9g; carbohydrates 51.9g; fat 22.6g; cholesterol 8.2mg; sodium 598.1mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (30)

Most helpful positive review

designer24

12/24/2013

I've been making this for years to give as gifts. Very fast and inexpensive. I sprinkle a little colored sugar (red and green) on the mixture once it's spread onto the wax paper before it cools completely; gives it a little more festive color. Read More

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Most helpful critical review

amy

12/28/2018

Did no one else think the proportions of this recipe were completely off? No one has a bowl big enough for these ingredients. What a mess. Read More

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(3)

36 Ratings

5 star values: 30
4 star values: 5
3 star values: 0
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 0

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designer24

12/23/2013

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NicoleD

11/21/2013

This is a great snack mix. One bite and you can't stop eating it! Read More

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lilcarpenterdude@yahoo.com

12/30/2013

OMG addictive!!!!! Read More

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amy

12/28/2018

Did no one else think the proportions of this recipe were completely off? No one has a bowl big enough for these ingredients. What a mess. Read More

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jchisum

12/13/2016

Very addictive. Quick and easy. Makes a lot -- I had to split it up into two large bowls. I used a little bit more white chocolate than called for... but too much can be overwhelming. Read More

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Thomas Hobbs

05/04/2017

Made it on christmas eve, and i lured ruldolph to my house, the slay smashed right through! ALL THE WAY. WORKS WAY WAY WAY TOO WELL!!!!! Read More

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Lisa W.

12/12/2016

Very good easy and makes quite a lot. Some of the amounts listed didn't jive with ingredients i purchased but didn't seem to be a problem. Makes nice gifts for friends and family. Read More

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NormalCook

12/06/2016

Took this to work and got many compliments from coworkers. I simply followed the recipe and found it quick and festive. If you're looking for simple and addictive this is your mix! Read More

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Beth

01/07/2019

Totally "Christmas Crack", gave it away with gifts. It was a real hit! Read More

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This is a great snack mix. One bite and you can't stop eating it!

OMG addictive!!!!!

Did no one else think the proportions of this recipe were completely off? No one has a bowl big enough for these ingredients. What a mess.

Very addictive. Quick and easy. Makes a lot -- I had to split it up into two large bowls. I used a little bit more white chocolate than called for... but too much can be overwhelming.

Made it on christmas eve, and i lured ruldolph to my house, the slay smashed right through! ALL THE WAY. WORKS WAY WAY WAY TOO WELL!!!!!

Very good easy and makes quite a lot. Some of the amounts listed didn't jive with ingredients i purchased but didn't seem to be a problem. Makes nice gifts for friends and family.

Took this to work and got many compliments from coworkers. I simply followed the recipe and found it quick and festive. If you're looking for simple and addictive this is your mix!