Betty Crockers Red Hot Holiday Trend #7

Betty Crockers Red Hot Holiday Trend #7 is Kids in the Kitchen.  Connect While You Cook. The culinary craze has hit home, and everyone wants in on the kitchen action – even the youngest members of your family. Introduce the kiddos to the world of spoons and spatulas, as well as the time-honored tradition of baking cookies for Santa. Go a step further and get the whole family involved by making this super-simple recipe for a snack mix called Reindeer Feed.



Reindeer Feed
*Prep Time: 10 Minutes
*Start to Finish: 30 Minutes
*Makes: 20 servings (1/2 cup each)

Ingredients:
*6 cups Rice Chex or Chocolate Chex cereal
*1 bag (12 oz) white vanilla baking chips (2 cups)
*1/3 cup coarsely crushed peppermint candy canes (14 miniature, unwrapped)

Directions
1. Line cookie sheet with foil or waxed paper. Place cereal in large bowl.
2. In microwavable bowl, microwave white vanilla 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; 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.

Tip: To make feed bag, cut two 6 1/2 x 5-inch rectangles from a piece of muslin-type fabric. Using a hot glue gun, run a bead of glue on edge of three sides of one rectangle. Top with other rectangle to form pocket. Turn pocket inside-out. Roll down top opened edge to create a cuff.

Remember to check back tomorrow for The Betty Crocker Red Hot Holiday Trend #8:  Alternative Diets Go Mainstream and another great recipe!