Immerse yourself in the magic of Christmas with a culinary tradition that brings joy and excitement to children and creates beautiful memories. Reindeer food, a delightful concoction sprinkled on Christmas Eve to guide Santa's reindeer, is not just a whimsical idea but a way to engage in the festive spirit and spread cheer. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, or a child at heart, making reindeer food is an activity that sparks imagination, promotes creativity, and adds a touch of wonder to the holiday season. So, grab your aprons, gather your family, and embark on an enchanting journey to prepare the most magical reindeer food that will lead Santa's sleigh to your doorstep on Christmas Eve.
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REINDEER FOOD
This snack mix is so addictive, it's known as 'Christmas Crack' among my circle of friends and family! You can choose a holiday mix of M&M's® to make these extra festive!
Provided by inkmistress
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Party Mix Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cover a large area of counter space with waxed paper and tape it down.
- Mix pretzels, corn cereal squares, peanuts, and candy-coated milk chocolate pieces together in a large bowl.
- Melt white chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching. Pour melted white chocolate over pretzel mixture; stir to evenly coat. Quickly transfer mixture to the prepared waxed paper and spread in a thin layer; cool completely. Break into pieces and store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.8 calories, Carbohydrate 51.9 g, Cholesterol 8.2 mg, Fat 22.6 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 598.1 mg, Sugar 28 g
REINDEER FOOD (EDIBLE)
Make and share this Reindeer Food (edible) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by LorenLou
Categories Candy
Time 30m
Yield 5 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients.
- Set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the chocolate chips and oil for 2 minutes, stirring after one minute.
- Continue to microwave, 10 seconds at a time, until smooth, stirring as you go.
- Do not overcook!
- Pour over the cereal mixture and mix well.
- Spread onto wax paper and allow to cool.
- Break apart and store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2221.2, Fat 119.6, SaturatedFat 46.3, Cholesterol 31.8, Sodium 2185.8, Carbohydrate 258, Fiber 15.4, Sugar 148, Protein 44.9
REINDEER DUST/FOOD
I got this off the Internet and have done this with my Grandchildren. They always look forward to sprinkling their Reindeer Dust for the reindeer to find the way to their house!
Provided by Anita Harris
Categories Low Cholesterol
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Place oatmeal in a small zip-lock baggie.
- Add a small amt of glitter and attach the following saying: Sprinkle on the lawn at night.
- The moon will make it sparkle bright.
- Santa's reindeer fly and roam.
- This will guide them to your home.
- Variation: Here is a different version using bird seeds.
- Place seed in baggie with glitter and attach the following: It is the night before Christmas and since you always feed Santa Claus now feed his reindeer.
- Sprinkle contents of the bag on the front and/or lawn on Christmas Eve.
Tips:
- Use a variety of oats in your reindeer food, such as rolled oats, quick oats, or steel-cut oats.
- Add some sparkle to your reindeer food with edible glitter or colored sugar.
- Make your reindeer food extra festive by adding in some holiday-themed sprinkles or candy canes.
- If you want to make your reindeer food more nutritious, add in some dried fruits, nuts, or seeds.
- Store your reindeer food in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
Conclusion:
Reindeer food is a fun and easy way to get your kids excited about the holidays. It's also a great way to teach them about the importance of giving back to animals. So next time you're looking for a festive activity to do with your kids, be sure to make some reindeer food!
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