Snow White Snacks Recipe
Description: These Snow White Snacks are a delightful treat, perfect for spreading holiday cheer or as a thoughtful homemade gift. Combining the rich flavors of peanut butter and chocolate with the wholesome crunch of cereal and nuts, these snacks are sure to become a seasonal favorite.
Recipe Information:
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks
- Keywords: Fruit, Nuts, Kid Friendly, Winter, Christmas, < 60 Mins, Stove Top, Inexpensive
- Calories (per serving): 1419.9
- Fat Content (per serving): 75.2g
- Saturated Fat Content (per serving): 15.7g
- Cholesterol Content (per serving): 0mg
- Sodium Content (per serving): 1263.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content (per serving): 175.1g
- Fiber Content (per serving): 11.7g
- Sugar Content (per serving): 111.9g
- Protein Content (per serving): 33g
- Recipe Yield: 8 cups
Ingredients:
- 16 cups cereal
- 6 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1/2 cup margarine
- 1 cup raisins
- 16 ounces confectioners’ sugar
- 15 ounces chocolate chips
- 1 cup peanuts
Instructions:
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Melt the Ingredients: In a large saucepan, melt the margarine, peanut butter, and chocolate together over low heat. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
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Combine Dry Ingredients: In an extra-large pan, combine the cereal, peanuts, and raisins. Mix them together evenly.
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Coat with Chocolate Mixture: Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the cereal mixture in the pan. Gently toss the ingredients until they are evenly coated with chocolate.
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Coat with Confectioners’ Sugar: Place the confectioners’ sugar into a clean, white, plastic trash bag. Add the chocolate-coated cereal mixture to the bag. Seal the bag tightly and gently shake it to coat the cereal mixture evenly with sugar.
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Let Dry: Spread the coated mixture out onto a large baking sheet or parchment paper and allow it to dry completely. This will take approximately 1-2 hours.
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Store: Once dry, transfer the Snow White Snacks to an airtight container for storage. They can be kept at room temperature for up to two weeks.
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Gift Presentation: To give these snacks as gifts, consider packaging them in festive tins, jars, or coffee cans covered in decorative gift wrap. Add a ribbon or tag for a personal touch.
These Snow White Snacks are not only delicious but also versatile. Enjoy them as a sweet indulgence during the holiday season or share them with loved ones as a heartfelt homemade gift. Their irresistible combination of flavors and textures is sure to delight everyone who tries them! 🎁
