5.0 from 6 votes
Reindeer Chow
This reindeer chow recipe makes the perfect sweet and salty treat that's the ideal snack for holiday get-togethers, Christmas movie night, or decorating the tree. A winning combination of muddy buddy mix, salty pretzels, mini peanut butter cups, and mini M&Ms will make this Christmas puppy chow recipe everyone's favorite snack this holiday season.
Prep Time
20 mins
Microwave Time
3 mins
Total Time
23 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 611 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 cups Corn Chex Mix
- 3 cups rice chex mix
- 2 cups Honey Nut Cheerios
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 ⅓ cup chocolate chips
- ¾ cup peanut butter
- 1 ¼ cups confectioners sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 bag Christmas M&M’s
- 2 cups Mini peanut butter cups
- 2 cups mini pretzels
Instructions
- Place chex cereal and cheerios in a large bowl.
- In a separate microwave safe bowl combine butter, chocolate chips and peanut butter and microwave for 30 seconds then stir till there are no lumps. If needed, microwave for an additional 30 seconds and stir till smooth.
- Pour the chocolate over the cereal mix. Gently stir to combine.
- In a large gallon resealable bag combine the confectioner sugar and cocoa.
- Pour the cereal mixture into the bag close or zip to seal, then shake and turn over and over to coat all the cereal.
- Pour coated cereal into a parchment covered cookie sheet and allow to cool completely and set up.
- To a large decorative Christmas bowl add the M&M’s, peanut butter cups and pretzels. Then add the cereal mix from the cookie sheet into the bowl and gently combine.
- Then it’s ready to enjoy.
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Notes
- Be sure to check the full post above for more variations, how to store, ingredient tips, serving suggestions, and more.
- Use any combination of cereal. Just make sure the total amount of cereal is the same as required in recipe.
- Check for peanut allergies. This recipe uses peanut butter but you can also use sunflower butter, chocolate hazelnut spread, or almond butter.
- Be gentle and patient when mixing ingredients to avoid crushing the delicate Chex pieces. I find using a large mixing bowl gives you enough space to toss the ingredients together and make sure all pieces are evenly coated.
- Give the chocolate coated cereal time to set. You can also place it in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes to speed it up.
- Give as gifts. Reindeer Chow can make a wonderful homemade gift for the holidays packaged in decorative cellophane bags or festive tins to share with friends and family.
Nutrition Information
Calories
611kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
81g
(27%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.001g
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
536mg
(22%)
Potassium
409mg
(12%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
50g
(100%)
Vitamin A
525IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
132mg
(13%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 611
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 611kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 81g | 27% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.001g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 536mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 409mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 50g | 100% |
| Vitamin A | 525IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 132mg | 13% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.