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Christmas Reindeer Chow

A festive no-bake holiday snack mix featuring chocolate-coated cereal, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and colorful M&Ms — the ultimate Christmas treat!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Mix
  • 9 cups Rice Chex or Corn Chex cereal
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
Festive Add-Ins
  • 1 cup mini pretzels
  • 1 cup red and green M&Ms
  • 0.5 cup white chocolate chips optional
  • 0.25 cup holiday sprinkles or crushed candy canes optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Spatula
  • Zip-top bag
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter. Heat for 1 minute, stir, then continue in 15-second intervals until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
  2. Place Chex cereal in a large bowl. Pour melted mixture over cereal and fold gently until evenly coated.
  3. Transfer coated cereal into a zip-top bag. Add powdered sugar, seal, and shake gently until fully coated.
  4. Pour cereal into a large bowl. Mix in pretzels, M&Ms, and optional add-ins like white chocolate drizzle or sprinkles.
  5. Spread on a lined baking sheet to cool completely before serving or storing.

Notes

Store airtight for up to one week or freeze for a month. Perfect for holiday gifts or party snacks.