Dessert

Christmas Reindeer “Crack Recipe

BySimon Carel November 25, 2025November 25, 2025

Introduction

Christmas Reindeer “Crack” is a festive and addictive holiday treat that’s perfect for sharing. With a crunchy mix of snacks coated in creamy white chocolate, it’s sweet, salty, and utterly delightful.

A large white bowl filled with a festive snack mix sits on a white marbled surface. The mix has several layers and colors: light beige popcorn, yellowish corn chips, small orange pretzels, white coated peanuts or nuts, and bright red and green candy-coated chocolates scattered throughout. Nearby, a smaller white bowl also holds the same snack mix. Around the bowls, some pieces of the snack mix are scattered on a white cloth with red and green Christmas designs, and a decoration of red berries and green leaves rests beside the large bowl. The overall look is colorful and festive with a mix of crunchy textures. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 cups Bugles
2 cups mini-pretzels
2 cups Rice Chex cereal
2 cups dry roasted peanuts
2 cups red and green M&M’s
24 ounces white chocolate

Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, mix together the Bugles, mini-pretzels, Rice Chex cereal, dry roasted peanuts, and red and green M&M’s.
Step 2: Melt the white chocolate either in the microwave in short bursts, stirring frequently, or in a double boiler until it is smooth and fully melted.
Step 3: Pour the melted white chocolate over the mixed snacks and stir thoroughly to coat everything evenly.
Step 4: Spread the mixture in a single layer on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Allow it to cool completely until the chocolate hardens.
Step 5: Once cooled, break the mixture into bite-sized pieces. Store in a dry, covered container at room temperature.

Tips & Variations

Use white chocolate chips for easier melting and a smoother texture.
Add festive sprinkles or chopped candy canes for extra holiday flair and crunch.
For a different twist, substitute dark or milk chocolate instead of white chocolate.

Storage

Store the Christmas Reindeer “Crack” in a dry, covered container at room temperature. It will keep fresh for up to two weeks. There is no need to refrigerate it, as refrigeration can make the chocolate bloom. If the chocolate softens, let it come to room temperature before serving.

How to Serve

A white round bowl filled with a colorful Christmas snack mix sits on a white marbled surface with a white cloth nearby decorated with red berries and green leaves. The snack mix contains four main layers: the base layer has small round puffed cereal pieces covered in white yogurt or icing, the second layer has yellowish cone-shaped corn chips with a crisp texture, the third layer contains small brown pretzels spread throughout, and the top layer has red and green candy-coated chocolate pieces scattered all over. Some of the mix pieces and pretzels are spilled around the bowl on the surface, adding a casual look. Behind the main bowl is a smaller white bowl filled with the same mix. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make this treat ahead of time?

Yes, this snack can be made several days in advance. Just store it in an airtight container at room temperature until ready to serve.

What can I use if I don’t have Bugles?

If you don’t have Bugles, you can substitute with another crunchy corn snack or omit them entirely. Pretzels and cereal still give great texture and flavor.

Christmas Reindeer “Crack Recipe

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Author: Simon
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: Approximately 12 cups of snack mix, serving about 12–15 people 1x

Description

This festive Christmas Reindeer “Crack” snack mix combines crunchy Bugles, mini pretzels, Rice Chex cereal, dry roasted peanuts, and colorful red and green M&M’s all coated in smooth melted white chocolate. It’s a perfect sweet and salty treat to share during the holidays or for gifting.

Ingredients

Scale

Snack Mix

2 cups Bugles
2 cups mini-pretzels
2 cups Rice Chex cereal
2 cups dry roasted peanuts
2 cups red and green M&M’s

Coating

24 ounces white chocolate

Instructions

Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the Bugles, mini pretzels, Rice Chex cereal, dry roasted peanuts, and red and green M&M’s until evenly distributed.
Melt White Chocolate: Gently melt the white chocolate in the microwave in short intervals, stirring frequently, or use a double boiler until the chocolate is fully smooth and melted.
Mix with Chocolate: Pour the melted white chocolate over the mixed snack ingredients and stir thoroughly to coat all pieces evenly with the chocolate.
Spread and Cool: Spread the mixture into a single layer on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Allow it to cool completely at room temperature so the chocolate hardens.
Break and Store: Once cooled and set, break the snack mix into bite-sized pieces. Store the pieces in a dry, covered container at room temperature. No refrigeration needed.

Notes

You can substitute the red and green M&M’s with any holiday-themed candies or plain M&M’s if desired.
Ensure the white chocolate is completely melted and smooth to achieve an even coating.
Allow the mixture to cool fully before breaking apart to maintain clean pieces.
Store in an airtight container to keep the snack fresh and crunchy for up to two weeks.
For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon or peppermint extract to the melted chocolate before mixing.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Snack
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Christmas snack, holiday treat, white chocolate snack mix, reindeer crack, festive party mix

Simon Carel

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