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Reindeer crunch snack mix

Reindeer Crunch

Reindeer Crunch is crunchy, salty-sweet, and packed with nostalgic cereal vibes, all wrapped in a buttery caramel coating.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 20 Servings
Calories 181 kcal

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&M's

Instructions
 

  • Heat oven to 250° F. Cover baking sheet with parchment. Set aside.
  • Heat first 4 ingredients over medium heat until bubbly around the edges. Cook uncovered for 2 minutes, stirring once.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in soda, pour over the cereal, peanuts and raisins. Spread 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.

Video

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Nutrition

Calories: 181kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 163mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 2mg
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