FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Not if you are going to eat it within 2-3 days. Just make sure to keep it in a ziptop bag or a lidded container. I really enjoy eating it cold so maybe give that a try!
Reindeer Chow is so easy and versatile that you can make so many changes! Try using Cinnamon Chex or Chocolate Chex Cereal - both are so delicious! You can add in mini marshmallows or dried fruit to change it up!
I am not really familiar with other nut butters but as long as the consistency of your nut butter is similar to peanut butter and isn't too oily, then it should work here. If you need your Reindeer Chow to be peanut-free, you can substitute the peanut butter with white chocolate chips and replace the peanuts and mini peanut butter cups with miniature marshmallows, and whole chocolate chips.
Store in an airtight container or ziptop bag at room temperature for a week or in the refrigerator if you like it chilled for 10 days! This can also be frozen, you can make it ahead of time and freeze it in a freezer bag for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving but make sure you try it frozen, game changer!
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)
- Corn Chex
- Rice Chex
- semi-sweet chocolate chips
- peanut butter
- salted butter
- vanilla extract
- salt
- powdered sugar
- christmas m&ms
- pretzels
- salted peanuts
- Reese's mini peanut butter cups
HOW TO MAKE REINDEER CHOW:
In a large bowl add both kinds of Chex cereal and stir gently to avoid breakage to completely mix, set aside. In a medium glass bowl add chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter and melt in the microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in between each one until the mixture is melted and completely smooth.
Add in the vanilla extract and salt, stirring until fully combined.
Pour the chocolate peanut butter mixture on top of the Chex cereal and gently mix (to avoid breakage) with a spatula until fully covered.
Working in two batches, pour half the Chex mix into a ziptop bag with 1 cup of powdered sugar, seal the bag and shake until all the cereal is covered with powdered sugar.
Pour the powdered sugar Chex mix onto a baking sheet and place aside. Repeat with the other half of the Chex cereal and powdered sugar in the same bag, making sure to seal the bag and shake until the Chex cereal is completely covered. Pour the cereal mixture onto the baking sheet and allow to cool completely. To speed up the process, place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
Once you are ready to serve or share, add the cereal mixture to a large bowl, mix in your M&M’s, pretzels, peanuts, and Reese's peanut butter cups and mix until fully combined.
Then dig in!
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This Reindeer Chow (a seasonal version of Puppy Chow) is fun and festive and loaded with sweet and salty flavors! It is the perfect snack for your next holiday get together!
Print Pin RateCourse: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Reindeer Chow, Reindeer Chow Recipe
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Chilling Time:: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Calories: 407kcal
Instructions
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In a large bowl add both kinds of Chex cereal and stir gently to avoid breakage to completely mix, set aside.
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In a medium glass bowl add chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter and melt in the microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in between each one until the mixture is melted and completely smooth.
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Add in the vanilla extract and salt, stirring until fully combined.
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Pour the chocolate peanut butter mixture on top of the Chex cereal and gently mix (to avoid breakage) with a spatula until fully covered.
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Working in two batches, pour half the Chex mix into a ziplock bag with 1 cup of powdered sugar, seal the bag and shake until all the cereal is covered with powdered sugar.
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Pour the powdered sugar Chex mix onto a baking sheet and place aside. Repeat with the other half of the Chex cereal and powdered sugar in the same bag, making sure to seal the bag and shake until the Chex cereal is completely covered.
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Pour the cereal mixture onto the baking sheet and allow to cool completely. You can place it in the refrigerator to speed up the process.
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Once you are ready to serve or share, add the cereal mixture to a large bowl, mix in the M&M’s, pretzels, peanuts, and Reese's peanut butter cups and mix until fully combined and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 407kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 381mg | Potassium: 224mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 33g| Vitamin A: 283IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 4mg
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