reindeer snack
This is a fun make-ahead snack mix for the holidays. Especially kid-friendly. From Betty Crocker Creative Recipes #133 November 1997
prep time
15 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Bake
yield
9 cups
Ingredients
- 3 cups popped popcorn
- 3 cups bugles (nacho cheese flavor corn snacks)
- 2 cups pretzel sticks
- 1 cup cherrios cereal
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 - garlic clove, very finely chopped
How To Make reindeer snack
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Step 1Heat oven to 300ºF.
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Step 2Mix popcorn, snacks, pretzels and cereal in large bowl. Mix remaining ingredients; drizzle over popcorn mixture, tossing until evenly coated. Spread in ungreased jelly roll pan, 15 1/2x10 1/2X1 inch.
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Step 3Bake uncovered 15 minutes, stirring twice; cool. Store loosely covered at room temperature up to 2 weeks.
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Step 4Microwave Directions: Place butter, chili powder and garlic in 3-quart microwavable casserole or bowl. Microwave uncovered on High about 1 minute or until butter is melted; stir. Stir in popcorn, snacks, pretzels and cereal. Toss until well coated. Microwave uncovered 6 to 8 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, until toasted; cool.
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Step 5Special Touch Make party favors out of this addictive snack mix. Wrap 1-cup portions in holiday-themed plastic wrap, and tie with green and red ribbon. Personalize packages by attaching a small gift tag with a guest’s name written on each.
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Category:
Popcorn
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#For Kids
Ingredient:
Non-Edible or Other
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
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