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Reindeer Chow Snack Mix

Make a huge bowl of Reindeer Chow for the holidays for everyone to nibble on while waiting for Santa or while watching a Christmas movie!
Course Recipes
Cuisine Christmas
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 15
Calories 315kcal
Author Michelle Ordever

Ingredients

  • 6 cups Rice Chex cereal
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 2 oz Christmas M&M's
  • 2 cups pretzel twists

Instructions

  • Place the cereal in a large bowl. Set aside.


    Chex Cereal
  • Place the chocolate chips and peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl.


    Chocolate Chips & Peanut Butter
  • Microwave the chocolate and peanut butter in 30-second increments stirring each time until melted and smooth.


    Melted Chocolate
  • Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal and use a spatula to gently toss the cereal in the chocolate until completely coated.


    Chocolate Coated Cereal
  • Place the powder sugar and cocoa powder inside a resealable gallon-sized food-safe plastic bag. Seal and shake.
  • Add the chocolate-coated cereal to the bag and seal and shake again until the cereal is coated in the cocoa/sugar mix.


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  • Pour the cereal out evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Leave to cool and dry completely.
  • When the cereal has dried and cool, place in a large bowl with the M&M's and pretzels and stir to combine.



  • Bowls of Reindeer Chow

Notes

In the UK substitute Rice Chex for Shreddies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 226mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g