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Reindeer Chow Recipe

A sweet and salty reindeer chow filled with chocolate, peanut butter, and crunchy holiday favorites—quick to make and loved by everyone.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 442kcal
Author: Lucy Brewer

Ingredients

  • 5 cups Chex cereal
  • 4 cups popcorn
  • 1 12-ounce bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 4 cups mini pretzels
  • 1 10-ounce bag Christmas M&Ms

Instructions

  • In a large bowl add 5 cups Chex cereal and 4 cups popcorn. Set aside.
    A glass mixing bowl containing popcorn and Chex cereal sits on a countertop, surrounded by pretzels, holiday M&Ms, measuring cups, and festive decorations.
  • In a separate mixing bowl, add 1 12-ounce bag semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter.
    A glass bowl filled with chocolate chips and peanut butter, surrounded by pretzels, M&Ms, Chex cereal, and baking utensils on a white surface.
  • Melt in the microwave in 30 second intervals until completely melted.
    A glass bowl of melted chocolate being stirred with a spatula, surrounded by pretzels, red and green M&Ms, and a striped kitchen towel.
  • Add chocolate mixture to chex and popcorn and toss to coat.
    A large glass bowl filled with chocolate-coated cereal mix sits on a white surface, surrounded by pretzels, red and green candies, and holiday decorations.
  • Sprinkle in 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar to the chex chocolate mix and toss to coat.
    A glass bowl filled with powdered sugar-coated snack mix is on a countertop surrounded by pretzels, M&M’s, and holiday decorations.
  • Add 4 cups mini pretzels and 1 10-ounce bag Christmas M&Ms.
    A glass bowl filled with pretzels, red and green candy-coated chocolates, and powdered sugar-coated cereal, surrounded by holiday decorations.
  • Spread mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet to dry fully.
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