Best 6 Christmas Reindeer Food Recipes

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**Deck the halls and sleigh the holidays with a magical treat for Santa's reindeer!**

Christmas is all about spreading cheer, exchanging gifts, and creating unforgettable moments. And what better way to make the night before Christmas extra special than by preparing a delightful snack for Santa's hardworking reindeer? Our collection of Christmas Reindeer Food recipes offers a variety of easy-to-make treats that are sure to delight the reindeer and add a touch of enchantment to your holiday celebrations. From the classic recipe made with oats and sprinkles to creative takes using colorful popcorn and even reindeer-shaped cookies, these recipes cater to all tastes and preferences. So, gather your ingredients, put on your chef's hat, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create some reindeer-approved treats that will make this Christmas truly magical.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHRISTMAS REINDEER BROWNIES



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Colorful candy, marshmallows and wafer cookies transform fudgy brownies into a fun Christmas treat. They are easy enough for kids to help make and look festive on your table.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 2h50m

Yield 16 brownies

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus more for greasing the pans
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon fine salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups regular semisweet chocolate chips (about 12 ounces)
16 small chocolate-flavored candy chews, such as Tootsie Rolls
16 red or brown candy-coated chocolates, such as M&M's
16 mini vanilla wafer cookies
16 mini marshmallows
32 mini semisweet chocolate chips (about 1 teaspoon)
32 mini peppermint candy canes (about 2 1/2 inches long)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter the bottom and sides of two 8-inch round cake pans. Cut two 8-inch circles out of parchment paper and line the bottoms of the cake pans with the parchment.
  • Stir together the butter, sugar, vanilla and eggs in a medium bowl. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt and baking powder. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Stir in 1 cup of the regular chocolate chips and divide the batter between the prepared pans, smoothing the tops. Bake until a crust begins to form around the edges, the edges pull away from the pan and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, halve the candy chews lengthwise. Use your fingers to shape each half into a teardrop shape for the reindeer's ears and set aside. Melt 2 tablespoons of the remaining regular chocolate chips in a heat-proof bowl in a microwave in 20 second intervals.
  • Use a dab of the melted chocolate to stick a red candy-coated chocolate onto each of the vanilla wafers to make noses and set aside.
  • Cut each mini marshmallow in half crosswise. Insert one mini chocolate chip, pointed-side down, into the flat, cut side of each marshmallow piece to make eyes and set aside.
  • As soon as the brownies come out of the oven, sprinkle the top of each brownie round evenly with half of the remaining regular chocolate chips (7 tablespoons each) and let stand until the chips melt, about 5 minutes. Spread the chocolate evenly over the top of the brownies with a spatula.
  • Let the brownies cool fully in the pans on cooling racks, about 1 hour. Cut each circle into 8 equal triangles with a knife. Use a small offset spatula or pie server to lift each triangle out of the pan.
  • To assemble: Arrange the brownies so that the longest, sharpest point faces you and gently press a cookie-nose on that point of each brownie. To make antlers: Using the tip of a paring knife or a skewer, poke two small holes in the top side of each brownie, about 1/2 inch from the corners, and insert a mini candy cane in each hole.
  • For the ears, press a piece of candy chew on each corner below the candy cane antlers
  • Press 2 of the mini marshmallow eyes next to each other in the center of each brownie.

REINDEER FOOD



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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!

Provided by inkmistress

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Party Mix Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

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

Steps:

  • Cover a large area of counter space with waxed paper and tape it down.
  • Mix pretzels, corn cereal squares, peanuts, and candy-coated milk chocolate pieces together in a large bowl.
  • 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 : Calories 434.8 calories, Carbohydrate 51.9 g, Cholesterol 8.2 mg, Fat 22.6 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 598.1 mg, Sugar 28 g

REINDEER FOOD



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Reindeer food is for Santa's reindeer, not for kids. Attach this reindeer poem to a bag of reindeer food and sprinkle on the lawn on Christmas Eve.

Provided by Stephanie Gallagher

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup uncooked rolled oats
2 to 6 tablespoons red-colored sugar
2 to 6 tablespoons green-colored sugar

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together rolled oats, red-colored sugar, and green-colored sugar until well incorporated.
  • Transfer sugared oats to zip-topped plastic bags, adding more colored sugar for a festive effect.
  • Tie with a ribbon and attach the following poem: Sprinkle this reindeer food outside tonight. The moonlight will make it sparkle bright. As the reindeer fly and roam This will guide them to your home.
  • On Christmas Eve, hand each child a package of reindeer dust and let them untie the ribbon and sprinkle it on the lawn while reciting the poem. Then, all they have to do is wait!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 1 mg, Sugar 17 g, Fat 1 g, ServingSize 9 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

REINDEER FOOD



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I'm posting this in response to a request. If my children were younger and we lived up north, you can be sure you'd find this on our lawn!

Provided by SilentCricket

Categories     Household Cleaner

Time 5m

Yield 1/2 cup reindeer food

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/4 cup oatmeal
1/4 cup sugar
green sugar crystals or glitter

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients.
  • Spread on lawn Christmas Eve to guide Santa's reindeer to your home!
  • Here's the poem to go with this special food!
  • SPRINKLE ON THE LAWN AT NIGHT.
  • THE MOON WILL MAKE IT SPARKLE BRIGHT!
  • AS SANTA'S REINDEER FLY AND ROAM.
  • THIS WILL GUIDE THEM TO YOUR HOME!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 542.5, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 1.6, Carbohydrate 127.1, Fiber 4, Sugar 100.5, Protein 6.5

CHRISTMAS REINDEER MIX



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Make and share this Christmas Reindeer Mix recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JAZELL

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups Wheat Chex
2 cups Rice Chex
2 cups Corn Chex
2 cups Cheerios toasted oat cereal
2 cups unsalted pretzels
2 cups M&M's plain chocolate candy
1 (8 ounce) package white chocolate baking squares
1 cup unsalted peanuts

Steps:

  • Mix wheat chex, rice chex, corn chex, cheerios, peanuts, m&m, in a large bowl.
  • Spread a large sheet of wax paper over counter top.
  • Melt white chocolate squares in microwave.
  • Pour melted chocolate over mixture.
  • Mix together very fast.
  • Spread evenly over wax paper and let dry, then break apart and you have a great choc snack !

MAGIC REINDEER FOOD



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Oats are a Reindeer's favorite food, cinnamon is their favorite smell and sugar crystals reflect the light from Rudolph's nose so Santa can find your house. A magical recipe for kids to make on Christmas eve in preparation of Santa's visit, and it wont harm any small animals that might take a bite.

Provided by Recipe Baroness

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 5m

Yield 9 reindeer

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup oatmeal
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup white sugar
1/4 cup red sugar crystals or 1/4 cup green sugar crystals

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a resealable plastic bag.
  • seal the bag and shake until well- combined.
  • when its dark on Christmas eve, sprinkle the magic food on your front lawn to help Santa and his reindeer find your house.
  • Makes just enough for all of Santa's reindeer!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.2, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 0.4, Carbohydrate 17.3, Fiber 1, Sugar 11.2, Protein 1.4

Tips:

  • Use a cookie cutter: To make reindeer food that is uniform in size and shape, use a cookie cutter to cut out the oats. This will help ensure that each piece of reindeer food is the same size and will cook evenly.
  • Add some sparkle: To make your reindeer food extra festive, add some edible glitter or colored sugar. This will help it catch the light and make it look more like magic.
  • Store in an airtight container: Once you have made your reindeer food, store it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. This will help it stay fresh for up to two weeks.
  • Sprinkle on the lawn: On Christmas Eve, sprinkle the reindeer food on your lawn before you go to bed. Make sure to leave enough for all of Santa's reindeer!

Conclusion:

Reindeer food is a fun and easy way to get your kids excited about Christmas. It is also a great way to teach them about the importance of giving and sharing. So grab your ingredients and get started on making some reindeer food today!

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