Reindeer Chow
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Reindeer Chow
Description
Reindeer Chow combines a base of rice Chex cereal with a smooth chocolate-peanut butter coating that binds the mix together after it's tossed in brownie mix or powdered sugar with cocoa. The inclusion of mini peanut butter cups and M&M's enhances the chocolate and peanut butter flavors, while pretzel twists introduce a salty crunch. The preparation involves melting chocolate chips and peanut butter, coating the cereal, and allowing it to cool thoroughly before mixing in the candies and pretzels for serving.
The texture is a mix of crunchy coated cereal and soft chocolate candies, creating a multi-dimensional snack experience. The process requires attention to cooling the coated cereal to prevent the candy pieces from melting or becoming too soft.
This snack is ideal for casual gatherings during the holiday season or as a gift due to its festive ingredients and colorful appearance. It can be stored in an airtight container to maintain crunchiness.
Using a sealed bag when shaking the coated cereal in the brownie mix helps ensure even coverage without spilling. If brownie mix is unavailable, a homemade mixture of powdered sugar and cocoa powder serves as a good alternative. Cooling the cereal before adding chocolate candies preserves their shape and texture.
Ingredients
- 6 cups rice chex cereal
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter creamy
- 1 cup brownie mix or 1 cup powdered sugar mixed with 1 1/2 tablespoons cocoa powder, dry
- 1 bag M&M's 12 ounce bag, Christmas
- 2 cups peanut butter cups mini
- 2 cups pretzel twists
Instructions
- 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.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal and use a spatula to gently toss the cereal in the chocolate until completely coated.
- 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.
- Spread the cereal out in a single layer on a sheet of parchment paper; cool completely until dry.
- Combine the cereal, M&M's, peanut butter cups and pretzel twists, then serve.
Notes
- Substitute brownie mix by combining powdered sugar with cocoa powder for dusting.
- Cool the chocolate-coated cereal fully before adding candies to avoid melting.
- Ensure the plastic bag is sealed tightly when shaking the mixture to evenly coat the cereal.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 434 kcal
% 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.
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