Description
Celebrate the charm and cheer of any season with Reindeer Chow, a delightful mix that’s as joyous to eat as it is to make! Perfect for parties, gifts, or a cozy night in, this sweet and salty snack is guaranteed to brighten your day. Follow along as I guide you through the simple steps to whip up this festive treat that’s sure to become a holiday favorite in your home too!
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 cups Chex cereal (any variety)
- 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
- Optional: M&M’s, mini pretzels, holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter. Microwave on high for 1 minute, then stir. Continue to microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until the mixture is smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl. Gently fold until the cereal is evenly coated.
- Transfer the coated cereal into a large resealable plastic bag, add the powdered sugar, and shake until well coated.
- Spread the coated cereal out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to cool. Sprinkle with optional M&M’s, pretzels, and holiday sprinkles for an extra festive touch.
- Allow to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, substitute the peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
- Feel free to get creative with the mix-ins to suit the occasion!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg