Easy Reindeer Crunch is the kind of holiday snack that checks all the boxes. It’s crunchy, sweet, a little salty, and completely addictive. Cheerios, peanuts, and raisins get coated in a quick brown sugar caramel, then baked until golden and crisp.
This is one of those recipes you’ll keep coming back to because it’s easy to make, budget-friendly, and great for gifting. It’s the perfect mix to have on hand during the holidays, whether you’re putting together treat bags or just snacking between parties. Every bite is a cozy reminder of holiday classics.
Helpful Tips
- Stir the caramel constantly while it cooks to prevent burning and to keep the texture smooth.
- Use a big bowl when combining everything so the caramel can coat each piece evenly.
- Let it cool completely before breaking it up to keep that perfect crunch.
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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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When not mixing up delicious cocktails to enjoy on the patio with friends, Angela is busy writing about food and drinks for three popular food websites, and exchanging creative ideas on social media.