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1 bag of popped popcorn (about 4 cups total)
4 cups Rice Chex cereal
8 oz white candy coating or almond bark
1 (9 oz) bag Peppermint M&Ms
1 (9 oz) bag milk chocolate red and green M&Ms
2 cups Peppermint Crunch
Red sprinkles
Lay wax paper down over your kitchen counters to pour your Reindeer Food on.
In a large mixing bowl, combine your popcorn and Chex mix together.
In a microwavable bowl, melt your candy coating, stirring every 45 seconds. Once it’s melted, quickly pour it over your popcorn mixture and toss. Working quickly, add in your M&Ms, Peppermint Crunch and sprinkles and then pour the mixture down over the wax paper to dry (about 10 minutes). Once it’s dried, store in an airtight container.
And of course, you could mix and match this a million ways by adding in your favorite Christmas candy!
After we made this edible Reindeer Food, my kids wanted to make some for the actual reindeer, so we went through the pantry, grabbed what we thought a reindeer would like and then added red glitter to the finished product. So simple and fun! They can’t wait to leave it out on Christmas Eve night!
We combined uncooked oatmeal, coconut, walnuts, Peppermint Crunch and red glitter in a bowl. So quick and easy and perfect to sprinkle in the front yard on Christmas Eve night. My kids were thrilled with this little mixture!
Enjoy your Reindeer Food!
Happy (Christmas) Friday!
Narci says
I mean! This is the cutest recipe ever!! We are going to make some tonight! So fun!
Sheaffer {Pinterest Told Me To} says
I love a little salty and a little sweet together! Yum!
Anonymous says
This looks fun to make. What is peppermint crunch?
Thanks for sharing!
Haley Southey says
I don't think I could keep this in the house…I would eat ALL of the reindeer food. SO yummy!!
Sarah says
Can you share more info about Peppermint Crunch? Where to buy? Brand? The printables are fabulous! Thank you!
Mix and Match Mama says
Andes makes Peppermint Crunch and it's sold next to the chocolate chips during the holidays. If you can't find it, you can sub crushed up candy canes instead. Look for Peppermint Crunch on holiday displays in grocery stores too.
Sarah says
Thank you so much for the cute printables! I am going to make this for my daughter's daycare class as a fun christmas treat!
Meagan Ruse says
This is on my "to do" list for next week! The kids are going to love making this!
ColoBoxer Lover says
Shay – How do you stay so thin with such yummy food? I would eat everything!!
Paula says
Yummy! Making this for sure!
Melissa Gibbs says
Love this idea and thanks for the printables! I am going to make this for my co-workers and put it in a festive container. Thanks!!
Elizabeth Townley says
Looks delicious and I can't wait to make it! About how long does a batch stay good? Does it dry out at all?
Tanya says
Just made this…so easy and delicious! I love how you could "mix and match" different treats in the reindeer food.
Mix and Match Mama says
Because this is coated in chocolate, it will stay fresh in an airtight container or bag for up to a week. Enjoy!
Kara L. says
Maybe this was mentioned already but do you use buttered popcorn or just plain popcorn? Just wanted to check before I headed to the store 🙂
Sarita says
How much does this make? I'm trying to make about 15 goodie bags of this. Should I double the recipe?
Mix and Match Mama says
It will make about 8 to 10 cups (depending on how much popcorn you get out of your bag). This is so simple to double, that I probably would just to be safe!
Anonymous says
Do you use buttered popcorn or plain popcorn? Do you use the microwave kind of kind already cooked? Thanks!
Brooke in GA
Mix and Match Mama says
Use whichever you have on hand. I use microwaved lightly buttered but use what you love!
Charity Cañas says
SHAY!!! I just wanted to tell you how popular this recipe is. I made it a few times last year and just made my first batch for this year a few days ago. Everyone always comments on how good it is. I personally think it’s because you add popcorn but maybe that’s just me???? Anyways, GO YOU and keep making delicious recipes! Have a fabulous day!!