Reindeer Food

This easy "reindeer food" snack mix recipe is fun to make with crunchy cereal, pretzels, nuts, candies, and white chocolate — perfect for gift giving!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 435 Calories

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
• 24 ounces white chocolate, chopped
• 1 (14 ounce) package candy-coated milk chocolate pieces (such as M&M's®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

Quickly transfer mixture to the prepared waxed paper and spread in a thin layer; let cool completely, at least 30 minutes.

Step 5

Break into pieces and store in an airtight container.

Step 6

Pour melted white chocolate over pretzel mixture; stir to evenly coat.