Description
Sweet memories of childhood blend with holiday cheer in this Cracker Jack Reindeer treat. Nostalgic flavors dance through crispy caramel-coated popcorn and peanuts, promising festive delight you can easily craft at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups Cracker Jack popcorn
- ½ cup mini pretzels
Decorative Ingredients:
- ½ cup melted chocolate
- ¼ cup red candy-coated chocolates
- ½ cup candy eyes
Instructions
- Arrange Cracker Jack popcorn evenly across a parchment-lined baking sheet, creating a single layer of delectable clusters.
- Carefully heat chocolate in a microwave-safe vessel, stirring gently every half-minute until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Transform each popcorn cluster into a charming reindeer character by strategically positioning mini pretzels as whimsical antlers using melted chocolate as adhesive.
- Delicately place miniature candy eyes beneath the pretzel antlers, creating an adorable facial expression for each reindeer treat.
- Crown each creation with a vibrant red candy-coated chocolate, mimicking rudolph’s iconic bright nose.
- Allow chocolate decorations to solidify naturally at ambient temperature, which typically requires 10-15 minutes of patient waiting.
- For expedited setting, transfer the baking sheet to the refrigerator, ensuring chocolate elements become completely firm and stable.
- Present these playful holiday treats directly from the sheet or package individually in festive gift bags for delightful seasonal sharing.
Notes
- Choose air-popped or low-salt popcorn for a healthier version of this festive treat.
- Swap chocolate with white chocolate or dark chocolate to create different flavor profiles and suit various taste preferences.
- Use gluten-free pretzels and dairy-free chocolate for those with dietary restrictions, ensuring everyone can enjoy this fun holiday snack.
- Store decorated reindeer treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain crispness and prevent chocolate from melting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 112
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg