Best Holiday Snack Mix Aka Elf Food Recipes
ELF FOOD
Red Hot Holiday Trends - A surefire way to lure elves back from the North Pole-combine candy sprinkles, maple syrup and tiny doughnuts (made from Cheerios!) for an irresistible mix. Every Elf on the Shelf® will love this!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Snack
Time 40m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In small microwavable bowl, melt white vanilla baking chips uncovered on High 30 to 45 seconds or until they can be stirred smooth. Stir in Cheerios cereal. Spread on waxed paper in single layer; top with sprinkles. Let stand until set, about 30 minutes. Break into pieces; reserve.
- Meanwhile, place Chex cereal in large microwavable bowl.
- In 2-cup glass measuring cup, melt butter uncovered on High about 30 seconds. Add brown sugar and maple syrup; microwave uncovered on High about 30 seconds or until mixture is boiling. Pour over Chex cereal in bowl, stirring until evenly coated.
- Microwave Chex cereal mixture uncovered on High 3 to 4 minutes, stirring every minute, until mixture just begins to brown. Spread on waxed paper or foil. Cool completely, about 15 minutes. Break into bite-size pieces. Stir in miniature marshmallows and reserved Cheerios cereal pieces. Store in airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 150 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 0 g
BUDDY THE ELF™ CHEX™ MIX
The best way to spread holiday cheer is hosting a movie night with this festive mix near. Vanilla coated Chex™ clusters, mini wafers, pretzels and chocolate candies make up this sweet and salty treat.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Time 50m
Yield 31
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Line 2 large rimmed pans with waxed paper. In large bowl, add cereal.
- In medium microwavable bowl, microwave 2 cups of the baking chips uncovered on High 45 to 60 seconds, stirring after 45 seconds, until chips are starting to melt. Continue heating in 15-second increments, until chips are melted and smooth. Pour over cereal; mix to thoroughly coat. Spread mixture in one of the pans; top with sprinkles. Cool 20 to 30 minutes or until set.
- Meanwhile, spread cookies and pretzels in single layer, right side up, in remaining pan. In same microwavable bowl, microwave remaining 1/2 cup baking chips uncovered on High 30 to 60 seconds, stirring after 30 seconds, until chips are melted and smooth. Transfer melted chips to small resealable food-storage plastic bag, and cut small corner off one end of bag. Drizzle onto cookies and pretzels; sprinkle with nonpareils. Cool 20 to 30 minutes or until set.
- Break cereal mixture into bite-size pieces; transfer to large serving bowl. Carefully break apart pretzels and cookies, if necessary. Add to bowl; stir in candies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1/2 Cup, Sodium 130 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 0 g
HOLIDAY SNACK MIX AKA "ELF FOOD"
I received this snack mix in a tin for Christmas last year. Boy! was it good. The ingredients can easily be substituted to suit your tastes. I have also made it using M&Ms or frosted mini wheats cereal instead of the marshmallows.
Provided by Moe Larry Cheese
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 12m
Yield 16 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place the chocolate morsels in freezer to chill.
- Mix cereal, peanuts, pretzels& marshmallows in large bowl; set aside.
- Microwave candy coating in large microwavable bowl uncovered on High 90 seconds; stir to break up large chunks and then microwave about 30 seconds longer or until coating can be stirred smooth.
- Quickly fold cereal mixture into coating with rubber spatula, stirring gently until evenly coated.
- Stir in chilled chocolate morsels.
- Spread on waxed paper and cool completely and break into chunks.
- Store in air-tight container in a cool place.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 490.1, Fat 21.8, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 5, Sodium 608.1, Carbohydrate 66, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 28, Protein 11.2
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