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Reindeer Snack

3 cups popped popcorn
3 cups Bugles® nacho cheese flavor corn snacks
2 cups pretzel sticks
1 cup Cheerios® cereal
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 garlic clove, very finely chopped, or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Heat oven to 300ºF.
Mix popcorn, snacks, pretzels and cereal in large bowl. Mix remaining ingredients; drizzle over popcorn mixture, tossing until evenly coated.
Spread in ungreased jelly roll pan, 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 X 1-inch.
Bake uncovered 15 minutes, stirring twice; cool.
Store loosely covered at room temperature up to 2 weeks.
Makes 18 servings.

Microwave Directions: Place butter, chili powder and garlic in 3-quart microwavable casserole or bowl. Microwave uncovered on High about 1 minute or until butter is melted; stir. Stir in popcorn, snacks, pretzels and cereal. Toss until well coated. Microwave uncovered 6 to 8 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, until toasted; cool.

Special Touch Tip:
Make party favors out of this addictive snack mix. Wrap 1-cup portions in holiday-themed plastic wrap, and tie with green and red ribbon. Personalize packages by attaching a small gift tag with a guest’s name written on each.

Variation:
Make Sweet Reindeer Snack when you use original Bugles®, replace chili powder with cinnamon, omit garlic and add 2 cups of red and green candy-coated chocolate candies.

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