Reindeer Crunch is the kind of sweet snack that disappears fast at holiday parties. It’s crunchy, salty, sweet, and packed with festive flavor thanks to the mix of brown sugar caramel, peanuts, raisins, and red and green M&Ms. Think of it like Christmas caramel corn, but with cereal.
This is one of those recipes you can throw together quickly, and it makes a big batch perfect for sharing. It stores well too, so you can make it ahead or package it up as gifts. Plus, it’s easy enough that even kids can help mix and stir.
Helpful Tips
- Use parchment paper: This makes cleanup a breeze and prevents sticking.
- Work quickly with the caramel: Once you add the baking soda, pour and mix right away before it sets.
- Let it cool fully: This helps the coating harden so it breaks into perfect snackable chunks.
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Reindeer Crunch
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 6 cups Cheerios
- 1 cup peanuts
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 cup Christmas M&Ms
Instructions
- Heat oven to 250°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the Cherrios, peanuts, and raisins.
- In a large pot, heat the brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, and salt over medium heat until bubbly around the edges. Cook uncovered for 2 minutes, stirring once.
- Remove from the heat and stir in baking soda. Immediately pour over the cereal mixture in the bowl. Then spread it out on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes stirring once half way through.
- Right when you take it out of the oven, spread the M&Ms over the top. Let stand for 10 minutes, then break into pieces.
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