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Reindeer Bait
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Reindeer Bait (Christmas "Reindeer Crack") has corn Chex & rice Chex cereal, Butter snap pretzels, mini marshmallows, holiday M&Ms and coated with melted vanilla melting wafers and white chocolate, then topped with festive sprinkles. It's a sweet & salty, irresistible snack mix that you just can't get enough of!
Reindeer Bait
Hi Everyone, this Reindeer Bait recipe is so irresistable. When we make it, it does not last long!
It's the perfect sweet-salty mixture that everyone loves as a snack or at a party.
What's the difference between chocolate melting wafers and white chocolate morsels?
Chocolate melting wafers and white chocolate morsels are both used in baking and confectionery, but they have some differences in terms of composition and how they behave when melted.
Ingredients:
Chocolate Melting Wafers: These are often made with a combination of cocoa solids, sugar, and vegetable fats (such as palm kernel oil). They may also contain emulsifiers and other additives to ensure a smooth texture when melted.
White Chocolate Morsels: White chocolate is made from cocoa butter, sugar, and milk solids. It doesn't contain cocoa solids, which gives it a distinct white color. White chocolate morsels may also include additional ingredients like vanilla for flavor.
Melting Properties:
Chocolate Melting Wafers: Designed specifically for melting and coating, chocolate melting wafers have a stable composition that makes them easy to melt and work with. They often have a lower melting point, which helps them achieve a smooth and glossy finish when melted.
White Chocolate Morsels: White chocolate can be a bit trickier to melt than dark or milk chocolate because it contains cocoa butter, which has a higher melting point. It's important to melt white chocolate slowly and gently to prevent it from seizing or becoming grainy.
Flavor:
Chocolate Melting Wafers: These may have a more neutral chocolate flavor, and the emphasis is often on achieving a smooth and creamy texture.
White Chocolate Morsels: White chocolate has a sweet and creamy flavor with hints of vanilla due to the presence of cocoa butter and milk solids.
Color:
Chocolate Melting Wafers: Typically, these are available in dark, milk, or colored varieties, depending on the brand and product.
White Chocolate Morsels: As the name suggests, white chocolate is naturally white or ivory.
When choosing between chocolate melting wafers and white chocolate morsels, it often depends on the specific recipe and the desired flavor and appearance. Chocolate melting wafers are convenient for coating and dipping, while white chocolate morsels can be used in a variety of recipes, such as cookies, cakes, and desserts, where a sweet and creamy flavor is desired.
Ingredients
- 3 cups Corn Chex cereal
- 2 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 2 cup Pretzels - we use Snyder’s of Hanover “Butter Snaps Pretzels”
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup M&Ms chocolate holiday candy (red & green)
- 10-ounce vanilla melting wafers - we highly recommend the Ghirardelli brand for melting wafers
- 10-ounce white chocolate morsels
- 1-2 tablespoons Festive Christmas holiday sprinkles - we use a variety of Wilton holiday sprinkles
Kitchen Tools
- parchment paper
- rimmed baking sheet
- measuring spoons & cups
- large mixing bowl - for the dry ingredients
- medium, microwave-safe mixing bowl - for melting the chocolate
Reindeer Bait (Christmas "Reindeer Crack")
How to Make Reindeer Bait
Step 1
Mix the dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mix the Corn Chex, Rice Chex, Butter Snap pretzels, mini marshmallows, and holiday M&Ms.
Step 2
Melt the chocolate: In a medium mixing bowl, add the vanilla melting wafers and the white chocolate morsels. Microwave 3-4 times on high for 30 seconds, stirring in between, each time, until fully melted.
Step 3
Mix: Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal mixture and gently toss together until it's completely coated. Spread the mixture evenly onto a parchment-lined, rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle holiday sprinkles over the top of the mixture while it's still sticky. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until the mixture is dry.
Step 4
When it's done chilling, take the baking sheet out and break apart the Reindeer Bait and serve, enjoy!
Recipe Notes
- You can substitute the cereal for another cereal.
- Adding another type of snack, like Cheez-Its would be good too
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Reindeer Bait
Yield:
6 servings
Cook Time:
2 minutes
Chill Time:
1 hour
Total Time:
1 hour 2 minutes
Reindeer Bait (Christmas "Reindeer Crack") has corn Chex & rice Chex cereal, Butter snap pretzels, mini marshmallows, holiday M&Ms and coated with melted vanilla melting wafers and white chocolate, then topped with festive sprinkles. It's a sweet & salty, irresistible snack mix that you just can't get enough of!
Ingredients
- 3 cups Corn Chex cereal
- 2 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 2 cup Pretzels – we use Snyder’s of Hanover “Butter Snaps Pretzels”
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup M&Ms chocolate holiday candy (red & green)
- 10-ounce vanilla melting wafers – we highly recommend the Ghirardelli brand for melting wafers
- 10-ounce white chocolate morsels
- 1-2 tablespoons Festive Christmas holiday sprinkles – we use a variety of Wilton holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mix the Corn Chex, Rice Chex, Butter Snap pretzels, mini marshmallows, and holiday M&Ms.
- Melt the chocolate: In a medium mixing bowl, add the vanilla melting wafers and the white chocolate morsels. Microwave 3-4 times on high for 30 seconds, stirring in between, each time, until fully melted.
- Mix: Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal mixture and gently toss together until it's completely coated. Spread the mixture evenly onto a parchment-lined, rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle holiday sprinkles over the top of the mixture while it's still sticky. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until the mixture is dry.
- When it's done chilling, take the baking sheet out and break apart the Reindeer Bait and serve, enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 356Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 166mgCarbohydrates: 53gFiber: 2gSugar: 30gProtein: 4g
Please note that the Calculated Nutrition is an estimate at best. If you make this recipe and love it, remember to stop back and give it a 5-star rating – it helps others find the recipe!
- Recipe photographed: 12/27/2022
- First published: 12/30/2022
- Updated & republished: 9/12/2023, 12/8/2024
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Sara is an architectural designer turned work-at-home Mom. She lives in New Jersey by way of New England and New York, with her husband and 3 kids under 8. She loves design, being creative, and spending time with family and friends. She loves checking out local businesses and eats and being apart of the local farm to table community.
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jon says
white chocolate chips are the exact same thing as melting wafers. Look at the ingredients. If you want white chocolate, it has to have cocoa butter in it.