Elf Food Recipes

WORLD'S BEST CUP OF COFFEE: AN ELF PARTY COCKTAIL

Steps:

• Stir the sugar and water together in a small saucepan over medium heat until the liquid comes to a simmer.
• Add the cinnamon, cardamom, and allspice.
• Remove, cover, and steep for 30-45 minutes.
• Refrigerate in a sealed jar until ready to serve.
• Stir all ingredients together in a pitcher (or diner coffee pot for that real Elf effect).
• Serve over ice.

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.