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Reindeer Chow

No holiday party is complete without a big bowl of reindeer chow! This Christmas chex mix is loaded with chocolate flavor and is perfect for feeding a crowd.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
11 mins
Servings: 20
Calories: 434 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 cups rice chex cereal
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup dry brownie mix or 1 cup powdered sugar mixed with 1 1/2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 bag Christmas M&M's 12 ounce bag
  • 2 cups Mini peanut butter cups
  • 2 cups pretzel twists

Instructions

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  1. Place the cereal in a large bowl. In a medium bowl, combine the chocolate chips and peanut butter. Microwave the chocolate mixture for 30 second intervals until melted; stir until smooth.
  2. Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal and use a spatula to gently toss the cereal in the chocolate until completely coated.
  3. Place the brownie mix inside a resealable gallon sized plastic bag. Add the chocolate coated cereal. Seal, then shake until cereal is coated in the brownie mix.
  4. Spread the cereal out in a single layer on a sheet of parchment paper; cool completely until dry.
  5. Combine the cereal, M&M's, peanut butter cups and pretzel twists, then serve.

Notes

  • If you don't want to use brownie mix, you can use powdered sugar with some cocoa powder mixed into it.
  • Before stirring in chocolate candies, make sure to cool the cereal to room temperature. You don't want any of the candy getting soft or melting.
  • Make sure your bag is sealed before you shake it!

Nutrition Information

Calories 434kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 65g (22%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 2mg (1%) Sodium 686mg (29%) Potassium 306mg (9%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 20g (40%) Vitamin A 220IU (4%) Vitamin C 2.5mg (3%) Calcium 76mg (8%) Iron 8.6mg (48%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 434

% Daily Value*

Calories 434kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 65g 22%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 686mg 29%
Potassium 306mg 7%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 20g 40%
Vitamin A 220IU 4%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 3%
Calcium 76mg 8%
Iron 8.6mg 48%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.