If you're looking to add some festive cheer to your Christmas celebration, why not try making a delicious and adorable Christmas reindeer cake? This adorable dessert is not only a feast for the eyes, but also for the taste buds. It's the perfect treat to serve at a holiday party or to give as a gift to loved ones. Follow this simple recipe to create a show-stopping centerpiece for your holiday table.
Main Ingredients: Oreo R Cookies, Pretzels, Candy Eyes, Red Hots, Candy
Get into the holiday spirit with these adorable reindeer Christmas cookie pops! These fun and festive treats are perfect for parties, gifts, or just a fun activity to do with the family. They're easy to make and even easier to eat!
To make these cute reindeer pops, you'll need a batch of your favorite sugar cookie dough, some chocolate candy melts, pretzel twists, and candy eyes. Roll out the dough and use a cookie cutter to cut out circles. Bake the cookies according to the recipe instructions.
Once the cookies are cooled, melt the chocolate candy melts in the microwave or on the stovetop. Dip the top of each cookie into the melted chocolate, then place two pretzel twists on top for the antlers. Add two candy eyes and a red candy nose to complete the reindeer's face. Let the chocolate set before serving.
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Reindeer Food Snack Mix
Main Ingredients: Chex Cereal, White Chocolate Melting Wafers, Sprinkles
Looking for a fun and easy snack to make with the kids? Try this reindeer food snack mix! It's a sweet and salty mix of cereal, pretzels, and M&Ms that's perfect for snacking on during the holidays.
To make this reindeer food mix, you'll need Chex cereal, pretzel sticks, M&Ms, and some melted white chocolate. Mix the cereal and pretzels together in a large bowl. Melt the white chocolate and drizzle it over the mix, stirring to coat everything evenly.
Add in the M&Ms and stir until they're evenly distributed. Spread the mix out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let it cool and harden. Once it's set, break it into pieces and enjoy!
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Reindeer meat stew with mushrooms (renskav)
Main Ingredients: Reindeer Meat, Mushrooms, Shallots, Olive Oil, Stock
If you're looking for a hearty and delicious meal to warm you up this winter, try this reindeer meat stew with mushrooms, also known as renskav. This traditional Swedish dish is full of flavor and perfect for a cold winter's night.
To make this stew, you'll need reindeer meat, mushrooms, onions, beef broth, cream, and seasonings. Start by browning the reindeer meat in a pot with some oil. Then add in the mushrooms and onions and cook until they're softened.
Pour in the beef broth and let the stew simmer for about an hour, until the meat is tender. Finally, stir in some cream and let it cook for a few more minutes. Serve this hearty stew with some crusty bread for a complete meal.
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Rudolph Reindeer Mix
Main Ingredients: Snaps, Cookies, Kit, Roasted Cashews, Reindeer, M M S
Looking for a fun and festive snack mix to serve at your holiday parties? This Rudolph reindeer mix is perfect for the occasion! It's a mix of popcorn, pretzels, and holiday candies that's sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.
To make this mix, you'll need popcorn, pretzels, red and green M&Ms, and some melted white chocolate. Mix everything together in a large bowl and spread it out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle the white chocolate over the mix and let it cool before serving.
You can also add in some other holiday candies, like mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, or candy canes, to make this mix even more festive. Serve it in a bowl or in individual bags for a fun and easy party snack.
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OREO Cookie Ball Reindeers
Main Ingredients: Cream Cheese, Oreo R Cookies, Sweet Baking Chocolate
OREO cookie balls are a classic holiday treat, but why not give them a festive twist by turning them into reindeers? These OREO cookie ball reindeers are easy to make and even more fun to eat.
To make these cute reindeer treats, you'll need OREO cookies, cream cheese, chocolate candy melts, pretzels, and candy eyes. Crush the cookies in a food processor and mix in the cream cheese. Roll the mixture into balls and chill them in the fridge.
Melt the chocolate candy melts and dip the balls into the chocolate, then place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Before the chocolate sets, add two pretzel twists for the antlers and two candy eyes. Let the chocolate harden before serving.
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Merry Peppermint Mocha
Main Ingredients: Caribou, Chocolate Syrup, Half And Half, Peppermint
Warm up this holiday season with a delicious merry peppermint mocha. This festive twist on a classic coffee drink is perfect for enjoying on a chilly winter morning or for treating yourself during a busy day of holiday shopping.
To make this drink, you'll need espresso or strong coffee, milk, chocolate syrup, peppermint syrup, and whipped cream. Brew the espresso or coffee and mix in the chocolate and peppermint syrups. Steam the milk and pour it over the coffee mixture.
Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of crushed candy canes for an extra festive touch. You can also add in some Bailey's or Kahlua for an adults-only version of this tasty holiday drink.
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Caribou Rosemary and Partridgeberry Stew
Main Ingredients: Caribou Meat, Onion, Garlic, Stock, Bay Leaf, Fresh
If you're looking for a unique and delicious holiday meal, try this caribou rosemary and partridgeberry stew. This traditional Canadian dish is full of flavor and perfect for celebrating the holiday season.
You'll need caribou meat, partridgeberries (also known as lingonberries), potatoes, carrots, onions, beef broth, and seasonings to make this stew. Start by browning the meat in a pot, then add in the vegetables and broth. Let it simmer for about an hour until the meat is tender.
The partridgeberries add a unique and slightly tart flavor to the stew, making it a perfect balance of sweet and savory. Serve it with some crusty bread for a hearty and satisfying holiday meal.
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Winter Wonderland Cupcakes
Main Ingredients: Cake Flour, Whole Milk, Large Egg Whites, Vanilla
Add a touch of winter wonderland to your dessert table with these gorgeous cupcakes. They're topped with a light and fluffy vanilla buttercream and decorated with white chocolate snowflakes for a truly festive treat.
To make the cupcakes, you'll need a vanilla cupcake recipe and some vanilla buttercream. Once the cupcakes are baked and cooled, top them with the buttercream and smooth it out with a spatula.
To make the snowflakes, melt white chocolate and pipe it onto a piece of parchment paper in the shape of snowflakes. Let them harden before carefully peeling them off the paper and placing them on top of the cupcakes.
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Reindeer Christmas Cookies
Main Ingredients: Sugar Cookie Mix, Pretzels, M M Candies
These reindeer Christmas cookies are a fun and festive addition to any holiday cookie platter. They're easy to make and decorate, making them a perfect activity to do with the kids.
To make these cookies, you'll need a basic sugar cookie dough and some decorations like chocolate chips, candy eyes, and red M&Ms. Cut out the cookies into circles and bake them according to the recipe instructions.
Once the cookies are cooled, decorate them to look like reindeers. Add two chocolate chips for the ears, two candy eyes, and a red M&M for the nose. You can also use pretzels for the antlers if you'd like.
These Christmas reindeer cookies are another fun and creative way to add some holiday cheer to your cookie platter. They're made with a chocolate cookie dough and decorated with chocolate chips, pretzels, and candy eyes.
To make these cookies, you'll need a chocolate cookie dough and some chocolate chips, pretzels, and candy eyes for decorating. Roll out the dough and use a cookie cutter to cut out the reindeer shapes. Bake the cookies according to the recipe instructions.
Once they're cooled, decorate the cookies with the chocolate chips for the ears, pretzels for the antlers, and candy eyes. You can also use red M&Ms for the nose if you'd like.
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12 Days of Christmas Candy | Reindeer Kisses
Main Ingredients: Pretzels, Hershey Kisses, M M
Looking for a fun and easy gift idea for friends and family? These 12 days of Christmas candy bags are a festive and thoughtful way to spread some holiday cheer. Fill each bag with a different type of candy and label them with the corresponding day.
For the reindeer kisses bag, fill it with Hershey's Kisses and attach a tag that says "On the 9th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me... 9 reindeer kisses!" It's a sweet and simple way to show someone you care.
This Christmas reindeer crack is a fun and addictive snack that's perfect for parties or just snacking on during the holidays. It's made with a combination of chocolate, caramel, and pretzels for a sweet and salty treat.
To make this snack, you'll need a bag of square pretzels, some Rolo candies, and some holiday M&Ms. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the pretzels on it in a single layer. Top each pretzel with a Rolo candy.
Bake the pretzels in the oven until the Rolos are melted, then press an M&M onto the top of each one. Let them cool before breaking them into pieces and enjoying!
This Christmas crack is another delicious and addictive snack that's perfect for the holiday season. It's made with a layer of crackers, a caramel sauce, and melted chocolate for a sweet and crunchy treat.
To make this snack, you'll need a sleeve of saltine crackers, butter, brown sugar, chocolate chips, and some holiday sprinkles. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the crackers on it in a single layer.
Make a caramel sauce by melting the butter and brown sugar together, then pour it over the crackers. Bake the crackers in the oven until the sauce is bubbly, then sprinkle the chocolate chips on top. Let it melt and spread it out with a spatula. Top with sprinkles and let it cool before breaking it into pieces.
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Caribou Soup
Main Ingredients: Caribou, Water, Potatoes, Stewed Tomatoes, Garlic
This caribou soup is a hearty and delicious meal that's perfect for cold winter days. It's full of tender caribou meat, vegetables, and noodles, making it a complete and satisfying meal.
To make this soup, you'll need caribou meat, vegetables like carrots, onions, and celery, beef broth, and egg noodles. Start by browning the meat in a pot, then add in the vegetables and broth. Let it simmer until the meat is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
Finally, add in the egg noodles and let them cook until they're tender. Serve this warm and comforting soup with some crusty bread for a complete meal.
These Christmas reindeer cupcakes are a fun and easy way to add some holiday cheer to your dessert table. They're made with a chocolate cupcake base and topped with a creamy chocolate buttercream and reindeer decorations.
To make these cupcakes, you'll need a chocolate cupcake recipe and some chocolate buttercream. Once the cupcakes are baked and cooled, top them with the buttercream and smooth it out with a spatula.
For the reindeer decorations, use chocolate chips for the ears, pretzels for the antlers, and candy eyes. You can also use a red M&M for the nose. These cupcakes are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike!
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Christmas Morning Wife Saver
Main Ingredients: Bread, Ham, Cheddar Cheese, Large Eggs, Black Pepper
This Christmas morning wife saver is a delicious and easy breakfast casserole that's perfect for serving on Christmas morning. It's made with layers of bread, ham, cheese, and eggs for a filling and tasty meal.
To make this casserole, you'll need bread, deli ham, cheese, eggs, milk, and seasonings. Start by layering the bread and ham in a baking dish, then top it with the cheese. Pour the egg and milk mixture over the top and let it sit overnight in the fridge.
The next morning, bake the casserole in the oven until it's golden brown and the eggs are set. Serve it warm and enjoy a stress-free breakfast on Christmas morning.
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Reindeer Christmas Pancakes
Main Ingredients: All Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Salt, Honey, Greek
Make breakfast extra special this holiday season with these cute reindeer Christmas pancakes. They're made with a basic pancake batter and decorated with chocolate chips, pretzels, and candy eyes for a festive touch.
To make these pancakes, you'll need a basic pancake batter and some chocolate chips, pretzels, and candy eyes for decorating. Cook the pancakes as usual and use the chocolate chips for the ears, pretzels for the antlers, and candy eyes for the eyes.
You can also add in a red M&M for the nose if you'd like. These reindeer pancakes are sure to put a smile on everyone's face in the morning.
This Christmas Grinch juice is a fun and festive drink that's perfect for kids and adults alike. It's a mix of green juice, lemon-lime soda, and lime sherbet for a sweet and tangy treat.
To make this drink, you'll need green juice, lemon-lime soda, and lime sherbet. Mix the juice and soda together in a pitcher, then add scoops of lime sherbet on top. Serve it in glasses with a straw and enjoy!
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Christmas Rum Cake
Main Ingredients: Whole Wheat Pastry Flour, Sugar, Walnuts, Baking Soda
This Christmas rum cake is a rich and decadent dessert that's perfect for serving at holiday parties or as a special treat for your family. It's made with a buttery cake soaked in a rum syrup and topped with a rum glaze.
To make this cake, you'll need a butter cake mix, instant vanilla pudding, eggs, oil, and rum. Bake the cake according to the package instructions, then poke holes in the top and pour a rum syrup over the cake.
Once the cake has cooled, top it with a rum glaze made with powdered sugar, butter, and more rum. Let the glaze set before serving. This cake is sure to be a hit with any rum lovers in your life.
Add a healthy and refreshing side dish to your holiday spread with this Christmas salad. It's made with a mix of greens, pomegranate seeds, mandarin oranges, and a homemade cranberry vinaigrette.
To make this salad, you'll need mixed greens, pomegranate seeds, mandarin oranges, and a dressing made with cranberry juice, olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard. Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl and toss to combine.
The pomegranate seeds and mandarin oranges add a festive touch to this salad, making it perfect for any holiday gathering. Serve it as a side dish or add some grilled chicken for a complete meal.
Ingredients:
For the cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 eggs
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
Green food coloring
For the frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons heavy cream
Red food coloring
For decoration:
Mini pretzels
Pretzel sticks
Red M&Ms
Candy eyes
Chocolate chips
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until well combined.
Stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
Divide the batter evenly into two separate bowls.
Using the green food coloring, dye one bowl of batter until desired color is achieved.
Pour the green batter into the prepared pan and smooth out the surface.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool completely before removing it from the pan.
In the meantime, make the frosting by creaming together the butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream until light and fluffy.
Divide the frosting into two separate bowls and dye one bowl with red food coloring.
Once the cake is cool, cut it into a reindeer shape using a template or freehand.
Frost the cake with the white frosting, leaving some space for the red nose.
Use the red frosting to create a nose on the cake.
For the antlers, break mini pretzels in half and insert them into the top of the cake.
Use pretzel sticks for the reindeer's legs.
Add candy eyes and a chocolate chip for the mouth.
Finally, add a red M&M for the nose.
Refrigerate the cake for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the frosting to set.
This Christmas reindeer cake is not only delicious and festive, but it's also a fun activity to do with family and friends. Get creative with the decorations and have fun making your own unique reindeer cake. It's sure to be a hit at any holiday gathering. Make sure to take plenty of pictures before devouring this adorable treat. Happy baking!
