Reindeer Chow
Santa gets cookies, but his reindeer deserve more than oats! Reindeer Chow mixes chocolate-peanut butter Chex with M&M’s and mini Reese's cups—a perfect holiday snack!
Servings: 8 servings
Cost: $7.21
Equipment
Ingredients
- 9 cups toasted rice cereal like Rice Chex
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup chocolate chips milk or semisweet, I like Guittard or Ghirardelli
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1-1/2 cups powdered sugar
Optional Additions
- 1 bag (12 ounces) holiday M&M’s can use peanut butter or peanut M&M’s for extra peanut butter!
- 2 cups Reese’s minis
Instructions
- Measure cereal into a large bowl; set aside.
- In a large, microwave-safe bowl, combine peanut butter, chocolate chips, and butter. Microwave in bursts of 15 seconds, stirring between each burst for 15 seconds, until the mixture is melted and smooth. Add vanilla and salt. Pour over the prepared cereal and stir until the cereal is evenly coated.
- Pour half the cereal mixture into a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag, and pour half the powdered sugar over it. Seal and shake until the cereal is evenly coated. Repeat with the other half of the cereal and powdered sugar in the same or a different bag. Shake until all the cereal is well coated.
- Empty the mix into a large bowl, and add in the M&M’s and miniature Reese’s cups.
Notes
Storage: Store leftover Reindeer Chow in an airtight container at room temperature—or in the freezer if you like it chilled.
Nutrition
Serving: 8servings | Calories: 448kcal | Carbohydrates: 62.9g | Protein: 6.7g | Fat: 20.1g | Cholesterol: 18.9mg | Sodium: 331.4mg | Fiber: 2.1g | Sugar: 35.4g