Have Leftover Candy Canes - Make Some Reindeer Food

I realize this recipe comes a little late in the season, but if you have leftover candy canes laying around and you need a way to use them here is a yummy snack to try.  I got this recipe from Food.com.

Reindeer Food

  • 6 cups Rice Chex® cereal or 6 cups chocolate Chocolate Chex® cereal

  • 1 (12 ounce) bag white vanilla baking chips (2 cups)

  • 1/3 cup coarsely crushed peppermint candy cane (14 miniature, unwrapped)






    1. Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. Place cereal in large bowl.
    2. In small microwavable bowl, microwave white chocolate baking chips uncovered on High about 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until chips can be stirred smooth. Stir in half the crushed peppermint candy.
    3. Pour over cereal mixture; toss to evenly coat. Spread mixture in single layer on cookie sheet. Immediately sprinkle with remaining candy. Let stand until set, about 20 minutes. Gently break up coated cereal. Store in airtight container.
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    16 comments:

    1. CJDecember 1, 2013 at 6:47 PM

      Have not seen this recipe before but sounds really good - not to sweet. Will have to try this holiday season!

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    2. Sarah MatosNovember 18, 2014 at 1:10 PM

      This is great for the upcoming holidays. My girls have asked to make reindeer food

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    3. Rose-MarieDecember 27, 2015 at 10:31 AM

      oh wow, this sounds delish! I love white chocolate and would use those for the chips I want to try it!

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    4. Sandra WattsMarch 21, 2016 at 3:00 PM

      This sounds like a fun dish to make with the family.

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    5. A. B.June 28, 2016 at 8:50 PM

      I love all the different Chex Mix recipes that are out there. This one looks great! I'd even make some now, despite it being the end of June. :)

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    6. tiffany daytonFebruary 20, 2017 at 12:59 PM

      Never heard of it but it looks so good. Will have to try it.

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    7. Jerry MarquardtMarch 30, 2018 at 11:44 AM

      I love peppermint any season, so I am up to the candy store to make this for the somewhat wrong holiday this weekend, Easter!

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    8. Jana Leah BOctober 5, 2018 at 7:21 PM

      We make the chocolate & peanut butter version, but will have to try this peppermint one.

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    9. Antoinette MOctober 20, 2019 at 6:20 PM

      Great recipe. I will have to try this!

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    10. ShannonFebruary 5, 2020 at 2:23 PM

      This sounds amazing, thanks for sharing.

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    11. Linda HOctober 9, 2020 at 5:25 AM

      I never know what to do with leftover candy canes so this is a welcome recipe.

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    12. Sue EOctober 28, 2020 at 11:08 PM

      We usually make white fudge peppermint fudge out of them. Now we can try a new recipe! I pinned it so I can try it for my grandkids over the holidays.
      Thank you for sharing!!

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    13. tisme143November 19, 2020 at 6:42 AM

      I have never made reindeer food before LOL, I love your idea here and I am thinking the children will definitely enjoy! this and making it. I do love that its an easy recipe to follow.
      @tisonlyme143

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    14. NancyNovember 26, 2020 at 6:55 AM

      This looks like an easy and fun holiday treat. It would be fun to make with the kids.

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    15. NancyDecember 2, 2020 at 8:21 PM

      This sounds like a yummy and festive holiday snack!

      Nancy
      allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

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    16. meganaJanuary 15, 2021 at 10:55 PM

      We make reindeer food every year! Our recipe is different than this but we will try this one next year!

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