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
