Reindeer Chow
1/2 cup servings
Make Reindeer Chow for a sweet snack or gift! Mix Chex cereal and pretzels in a peanut butter chocolate coating, then add holiday M&Ms. Finally, toss it all in a powdered sugar/brownie mix, and enjoy!
Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup brownie mix
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 ½ cups mini pretzels
- 1 ½ cups Christmas M&Ms (red and green)
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Place 6 cups of Rice Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
- In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, ½ cup creamy peanut butter, and 2 tablespoons unsalted butter. Microwave on high for 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until the mixture is completely melted and smooth. Stir in 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract.
- Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the Rice Chex cereal. Gently stir with a spatula until the cereal is evenly coated. Spread the chocolate-covered cereal on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper to cool, and let the chocolate dry completely.
- Combine 1 cup brownie mix and ½ cup powdered sugar. Sprinkle the mix over the coated cereal. Gently toss until the cereal is evenly coated with the brownie mix.
- Add 1 ½ cups mini pretzels and 1 ½ cups Christmas M&M's. Gently mix to distribute evenly.
- Transfer the Reindeer Chow to a festive serving bowl or package it into gift bags or containers for gifting.
Notes
- Be gentle when combining the cereal with the chocolate and peanut butter mixture to avoid breaking the cereal. This will help maintain the desired crunchy texture.
- Make sure each piece of cereal is evenly coated with the chocolate mixture.
- Allow the mix to cool completely before adding the powdered sugar. This helps the sugar stick better and keeps the cereal from getting soggy.
- Store the Reindeer Chow in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 238mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 249IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 5mg