Christmas Reindeer Chow
Christmas Reindeer Chow is a crunchy, chocolatey, peanut butter-coated Chex cereal snack tossed in powdered sugar and festive holiday candies. It’s quick, no-bake, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that can be made ahead for stress-free holiday entertaining.
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Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Microwave-safe bowl
- Spatula
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Large zip-top bag or container with lid
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 9 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup red & green M&M’s holiday mix
- 1 cup mini pretzels optional, for extra crunch
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips or candy melts optional for drizzle
- Holiday sprinkles optional for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare the cereal
- Place the Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
- Melt the chocolate mixture
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine semi-sweet chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter.
- Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until melted and smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Coat the cereal
- Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the cereal.
- Gently stir with a spatula until all pieces are evenly coated.
- Add powdered sugar
- Transfer the coated cereal to a large zip-top bag or container with a tight-fitting lid.
- Add the powdered sugar, seal, and shake until fully coated.
- Add holiday extras
- Spread the coated cereal onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Sprinkle with M&M’s, pretzels, and sprinkles while still slightly sticky.
- If desired, drizzle with melted white chocolate for extra holiday flair.
- Cool & serve
- Let the mix cool completely before serving or storing.
Servings: 10 servings