Description
Reindeer Chow is a festive and crowd-pleasing Christmas snack mix featuring crunchy Rice Chex cereal coated in a rich chocolate and peanut butter mixture, tossed with sweet brownie mix, and combined with colorful M&M’s, mini peanut butter cups, and crunchy pretzel twists. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for holiday parties and gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
Main 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
- Prepare the cereal base: Place the Rice Chex cereal into a large mixing bowl, setting the stage for the chocolate coating.
- Melt chocolate and peanut butter: In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the semisweet chocolate chips and creamy peanut butter. Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until the mixture is fully melted and smooth.
- Coat the cereal: Pour the melted chocolate and peanut butter mixture over the cereal. Use a spatula to gently toss and fold the cereal until each piece is evenly coated with the chocolate mixture.
- Add brownie mix coating: Place the dry brownie mix inside a resealable gallon-sized plastic bag. Add the chocolate-coated cereal into the bag, seal tightly, and shake vigorously until the cereal is thoroughly coated with the brownie mix.
- Cool the coated cereal: Spread the coated cereal out onto a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer. Let it cool completely until the coating sets and dries.
- Combine all mix-ins: In a large bowl, combine the cooled, coated cereal with the Christmas M&M’s, mini peanut butter cups, and pretzel twists. Gently toss to mix evenly.
- Serve or store: Serve immediately or store in an airtight container to keep fresh for holiday gatherings.
Notes
- No holiday party is complete without a big bowl of Reindeer Chow! This festive Chex mix is packed with chocolate and peanut butter flavors that make it irresistible.
- You can substitute the brownie mix with a mixture of powdered sugar and cocoa powder for a homemade twist.
- Ensure the cereal is completely cooled after coating to avoid clumping in storage.
- Perfect for gifting when packed in decorative bags or tins during the Christmas season.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 434 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 686 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 2 mg
