Reindeer Food
Tastebuds December 18, 2022
This yummy snack has a bit of everything – salty and sweet! Plus this snack fix is a great choice to last you through the holidays…or maybe not, it tends to go fast!
Ingredients
- 1 (20 ounce) package miniature pretzels
- 1 (17.5 ounce) package crispy corn cereal squares (such as Corn Chex®)
- 1 (16 ounce) jar salted dry-roasted peanuts
- 1 (14 ounce) package candy-coated milk chocolate pieces (such as M&M’s®)
- 24 ounces white chocolate, chopped
Directions
Step 1
Cover a large area of counter space with waxed paper and tape it down.
Step 2
Mix pretzels, corn cereal, peanuts, and candy-coated milk chocolate pieces together in a large bowl.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
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; let cool completely, at least 30 minutes.
Step 5
Break into pieces and store in an airtight container.
Recipe and image sourced from: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/234304/reindeer-food/
Christmas Rocky Road
Tastebuds December 11, 2022
This seasonal treat makes a great snack or dessert during the holiday season! Not only is it tasty, it is also festive on display.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups mini marshmallows
- ¾ cup chopped pecans
- ¼ cup crushed peppermint candies, plus more for topping
- ¼ cup holiday sprinkles, plus extra for topping
- 12 ounces white chocolate, chopped
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons peppermint extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1
Line an 8×8 inch pan with enough parchment paper to have overhang on all sides.
Step 2
Mix together mini marshmallows, pecans, crushed peppermint candies, and sprinkles in a large bowl.
Step 3
Add white chocolate, butter, corn syrup, and salt to a microwave-safe bowl. Place into the microwave and cook at 50% power for 1 to 2 minutes, stopping to stir every 30 seconds, until chocolate is melted.
Step 4
Working quickly, mix peppermint and vanilla extracts into the melted white chocolate, then immediately pour over the marshmallow mixture, stirring to coat. Pour mixture into the prepared pan and smooth into an even layer. Sprinkle reserved crushed peppermint candies and holiday sprinkles over the top and gently press to adhere. Place pan into the fridge to allow chocolate to harden, about 1 hour.
Step 5
Remove pan from fridge. Use edges of parchment to lift rocky road out of the pan. Cut into 25 pieces. Keep extras stored in an air tight container.
Recipe and image sourced from: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/8507575/christmas-rocky-road/
