Elf Cereal Recipes

ELF ON THE SHELF CEREAL TREATS

Steps:

• Place the butter in a large, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for one minute, until melted.
• Add the marshmallows and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until marshmallows are melted.
• Stir in the cereal until all ingredients are well combined.
• Spread into a parchment paper lined baking dish and allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.

EASY ELF ON THE SHELF CEREAL TREATS RECIPE

Steps:

• Place the butter in a large, microwave-safe bowl.
• Microwave butter for one minute, until melted.
• Add the mini marshmallows to your bowl of melted butter and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring with a rubber spatula in between each interval until marshmallows are melted.
• Stir in the Elf on the Shelf Cereal until all ingredients are well combined.
• Spread the cereal mixture into a parchment paper-lined baking pan and allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
• Once cooled completely, lift the cereal treats out of the baking pan by keeping it on the parchment paper and transfer it to a cutting board to cut into squares before serving.

BUDDY THE ELF™ CHEX™ MIX

Steps:

• Line 2 large rimmed pans with waxed paper. In large bowl, add cereal.
• In medium microwavable bowl, microwave 2 cups of the baking chips uncovered on High 45 to 60 seconds, stirring after 45 seconds, until chips are starting to melt. Continue heating in 15-second increments, until chips are melted and smooth. Pour over cereal; mix to thoroughly coat. Spread mixture in one of the pans; top with sprinkles. Cool 20 to 30 minutes or until set.
• Meanwhile, spread cookies and pretzels in single layer, right side up, in remaining pan. In same microwavable bowl, microwave remaining 1/2 cup baking chips uncovered on High 30 to 60 seconds, stirring after 30 seconds, until chips are melted and smooth. Transfer melted chips to small resealable food-storage plastic bag, and cut small corner off one end of bag. Drizzle onto cookies and pretzels; sprinkle with nonpareils. Cool 20 to 30 minutes or until set.
• Break cereal mixture into bite-size pieces; transfer to large serving bowl. Carefully break apart pretzels and cookies, if necessary. Add to bowl; stir in candies.

ELF FOOD

Steps:

• In small microwavable bowl, melt white vanilla baking chips uncovered on High 30 to 45 seconds or until they can be stirred smooth. Stir in Cheerios cereal. Spread on waxed paper in single layer; top with sprinkles. Let stand until set, about 30 minutes. Break into pieces; reserve.
• Meanwhile, place Chex cereal in large microwavable bowl.
• In 2-cup glass measuring cup, melt butter uncovered on High about 30 seconds. Add brown sugar and maple syrup; microwave uncovered on High about 30 seconds or until mixture is boiling. Pour over Chex cereal in bowl, stirring until evenly coated.
• Microwave Chex cereal mixture uncovered on High 3 to 4 minutes, stirring every minute, until mixture just begins to brown. Spread on waxed paper or foil. Cool completely, about 15 minutes. Break into bite-size pieces. Stir in miniature marshmallows and reserved Cheerios cereal pieces. Store in airtight container.

HOLIDAY SNACK MIX AKA "ELF FOOD"

Steps:

• Place the chocolate morsels in freezer to chill.
• Mix cereal, peanuts, pretzels& marshmallows in large bowl; set aside.
• Microwave candy coating in large microwavable bowl uncovered on High 90 seconds; stir to break up large chunks and then microwave about 30 seconds longer or until coating can be stirred smooth.
• Quickly fold cereal mixture into coating with rubber spatula, stirring gently until evenly coated.
• Stir in chilled chocolate morsels.
• Spread on waxed paper and cool completely and break into chunks.
• Store in air-tight container in a cool place.