Reindeer Snack Mix

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This reindeer snack mix made with Bugles is a great twist on the traditional "nuts and bolts" cereal blend.

A bowl of reindeer snack mix, with two extra bowls of reindeer snack mix and napkins in the background
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
18
Yield:
9 cups snack mix
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 18 servings

  • 2 cups cone-shaped corn snacks (such as Bugles®)

  • 2 cups cheese-flavored crackers (such as Cheez-It®)

  • 2 cups small pretzels

  • 1 cup crispy corn cereal squares (such as Corn Chex®)

  • 1 cup mini shredded wheat cereal squares (Optional)

  • 1 cup pecan halves

  • ½ cup butter, melted

  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup

  • 1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

  • ¾ teaspoon Cajun seasoning

  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).

    Ingredients to make reindeer snack mix

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  2. Combine cone-shaped corn snacks, cheese crackers, pretzels, corn cereal squares, mini shredded wheat squares, and pecan halves in a large bowl.

    A large bowl with cone snacks, pretzels, cereal squares, and cheese crackers

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  3. Whisk butter, maple syrup, Worcestershire sauce, Cajun seasoning, and cayenne pepper in a separate bowl.

    A small bowl of butter, maple syrup, Worcestershire sauce, Cajun seasoning, and cayenne pepper being whisked together

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  4. Pour butter mixture over snack mixture and toss lightly to coat. Spread mixture into a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan.

    A large sheet pan with seasoned snack mix

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  5. Bake in the preheated oven until snacks are lightly toasted and liquid has been absorbed, about 1 hour; stir every 15 minutes.

    A sheet pan of baked reindeer snack mix

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

302 Calories
18g Fat
32g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 18
Calories 302
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 560mg 24%
Total Carbohydrate 32g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 28mg 2%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 89mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.