Description
Reindeer Chow is a festive and sweet holiday snack mix that combines crunchy cereal with a chocolate and peanut butter coating, then tosses in colorful M&M’s and pretzels for a delightful mix of flavors and textures. It’s perfect for holiday parties or as a homemade gift.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 9 cups rice cereal squares (like Chex)
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating and Toppings:
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup mini pretzels
- 1 cup red and green M&M’s
- 1/2 cup holiday sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Melt Chocolate Mixture: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until melted and smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Coat Cereal: Place rice cereal squares in a large bowl and pour the chocolate mixture over them. Stir carefully until all cereal is coated.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Transfer coated cereal into a resealable plastic bag, add powdered sugar, seal, and shake until well coated.
- Cool and Add Toppings: Spread mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and let it cool. Stir in pretzels, M&M’s, and sprinkles. Store in an airtight container until ready to serve.
Notes
- Try using peppermint M&M’s or crushed candy canes for extra holiday flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3/4 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
