Description
Cracker Jack Reindeer are a festive and delightful treat that combines sweet popcorn, crunchy peanuts, and rich caramel into adorable reindeer shapes. These whimsical snacks evoke holiday cheer and nostalgia, making them perfect for gatherings with family and friends. With their easy preparation and customizable toppings, Cracker Jack Reindeer will be a hit at any festive celebration!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups freshly popped popcorn
- 1 cup candy-coated peanuts
- 2 cups semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- ½ cup caramel sauce
- ½ cup red candy coating or M&M's (for noses)
Instructions
- Pop six cups of popcorn and transfer to a large bowl.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips with one tablespoon of vegetable oil in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over the popcorn, gently tossing to coat evenly.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over the chocolate-coated popcorn and toss again.
- On parchment paper, form small clusters of the coated mixture; decorate with candy-coated peanuts for antlers and red candies for noses.
- Allow to set at room temperature for about an hour or chill in the fridge to firm up quickly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 reindeer cluster (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg