Best 6 Reindeer Snack Recipes

Embark on a culinary adventure to the North Pole with our delightful reindeer snack recipes. These adorable and festive treats are perfect for spreading holiday cheer at your next Christmas gathering or winter-themed party. With a variety of options to choose from, including no-bake, easy-to-make, and even healthy reindeer snacks, there's something for everyone to enjoy. From the classic chocolate-covered pretzels to the creative carrot and celery reindeer, these snacks are sure to bring smiles to the faces of your guests. Get ready to add some reindeer magic to your holiday spread!

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

REINDEER SNACK MIX

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This is a great updated twist on the traditional 'Nuts and Bolts' cereal snack mix.

Provided by Jennifer Dery

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Party Mix Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups cone-shaped corn snacks (such as Bugles®)
2 cups cheese-flavored crackers (such as Cheez-It®)
2 cups small pretzels
1 cup crispy corn cereal squares (such as Corn Chex®)
1 cup mini shredded wheat cereal squares
1 cup pecan halves
½ cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
¾ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
Combine cone-shaped corn snacks, cheese crackers, pretzels, corn cereal squares, mini shredded wheat squares, and pecan halves in a large bowl. Whisk butter, maple syrup, Worcestershire sauce, Cajun seasoning, and cayenne pepper in a separate bowl. Pour butter mixture over snack mixture and toss lightly to coat. Spread mixture into a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan.
Bake in the preheated oven until snacks are lightly toasted and liquid has been absorbed, about 1 hour; stir every 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 14.5 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 559.9 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

REINDEER SNACK MIX

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Rudolph and his pals will be dashing, dancing and prancing to gobble up this savory snack mix. Humans also will enjoy the buttery, perfectly seasoned and wonderfully crunchy combination. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings (about 2-1/4 quarts)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups Bugles
2 cups pretzel sticks
2 cups cheese-flavored snack crackers
1 cup bite-sized Shredded Wheat
1 cup Corn Chex
1 cup pecan halves
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
3/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 250°. Place first 6 ingredients in a large bowl. In a microwave, melt butter; stir in remaining ingredients. Drizzle over snack mixture; toss to combine. Transfer to an ungreased 15x10x1-in. pan., Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 331mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

REINDEER SNACK

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This delightful mixture of favorite snack foods has a spicy chili powder kick.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Snack

Time 25m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 cups popped popcorn
3 cups Bugles® nacho cheese flavor corn snacks
2 cups pretzel sticks
1 cup Cheerios™ cereal
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 garlic clove, very finely chopped, or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

Heat oven to 300°F.
In large bowl, mix popcorn, snacks, pretzels and cereal. In small bowl, mix remaining ingredients. Drizzle over popcorn mixture, tossing until evenly coated. Spread in ungreased 15x10X1-inch pan.
Bake uncovered 15 minutes, stirring twice; cool. Store loosely covered at room temperature up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 180 mg

REINDEER SNACK

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This is a fun make-ahead snack mix for the holidays. Especially kid-friendly. The dictionary doesn't recognize Bugles, so the second ingredient should read Bugles nacho-cheese flavored corn snack mix.

Provided by lazyme

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 9 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 cups popped popcorn
3 cups Bugles original flavor snacks
2 cups pretzel sticks
1 cup Cheerios toasted oat cereal
1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine, melted
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 garlic cloves, very finely chopped or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

Heat oven to 300ºF.
Mix 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.
Bake uncovered 15 minutes, stirring twice; cool. Store loosely covered at room temperature up to 2 weeks.
Microwave 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.8, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 18.1, Sodium 73.8, Carbohydrate 4.7, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.2, Protein 0.8

REINDEER SNACK

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This is a fun make-ahead snack mix for the holidays. Especially kid-friendly. From Betty Crocker Creative Recipes #133 November 1997

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories Popcorn

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 c popped popcorn
3 c bugles (nacho cheese flavor corn snacks)
2 c pretzel sticks
1 c cherrios cereal
1/3 c butter, melted
1/2 tsp chili powder
1 garlic clove, very finely chopped

Steps:

1. Heat oven to 300ºF.
2. Mix 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.
3. Bake uncovered 15 minutes, stirring twice; cool. Store loosely covered at room temperature up to 2 weeks.
4. Microwave 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.
5. Special 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.

REINDEER SNACK

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This delightful mixture of favorite snack foods has a spicy chili powder kick.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Snack

Time 25m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 cups popped popcorn
3 cups Bugles® nacho cheese flavor corn snacks
2 cups pretzel sticks
1 cup Cheerios™ cereal
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 garlic clove, very finely chopped, or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

Heat oven to 300°F.
In large bowl, mix popcorn, snacks, pretzels and cereal. In small bowl, mix remaining ingredients. Drizzle over popcorn mixture, tossing until evenly coated. Spread in ungreased 15x10X1-inch pan.
Bake uncovered 15 minutes, stirring twice; cool. Store loosely covered at room temperature up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 180 mg

Tips:

Select ripe and fresh strawberries: Choose strawberries that are plump, red, and have a sweet aroma. Avoid berries that are bruised, moldy, or have soft spots.
Wash the strawberries thoroughly: Rinse the strawberries under cold running water to remove any dirt or debris. Remove the stems and leaves.
Slice the strawberries consistently: Use a sharp knife to slice the strawberries into uniform pieces. This will ensure that they cook evenly and look appealing when assembled.
Do not overcook the strawberries: Cook the strawberries over medium heat until they are just softened and slightly caramelized. Overcooking will make them mushy and lose their vibrant color.
Let the strawberries cool completely: Allow the strawberries to cool completely before assembling the reindeer snacks. This will help prevent the chocolate from melting.
Use high-quality chocolate: Opt for good-quality semisweet or dark chocolate for melting. This will provide a rich and decadent flavor to the reindeer snacks.
Temper the chocolate properly: Tempering the chocolate ensures that it has a smooth, shiny finish and a stable structure. Follow the instructions in the recipe carefully for proper tempering.
Be creative with decorations: Use edible decorations like sprinkles, nonpareils, or crushed candy canes to add a festive touch to the reindeer snacks. You can also use edible markers to draw details like eyes and antlers.

Conclusion:

Reindeer snacks are a delightful and easy-to-make Christmas treat that combines the flavors of sweet strawberries and rich chocolate. With a few simple ingredients and a little creativity, you can create these adorable and delicious snacks that are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults. Whether you're hosting a holiday party or simply want to enjoy a festive treat, reindeer snacks are a perfect choice. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's get baking!