Reindeer Chow Holiday Puppy Chow (20 Minute Snack Mix)
Whip up a festive and fun Reindeer Chow snack mix, perfect for holiday parties and gifting. This easy-to-make puppy chow recipe is a crowd-pleaser that captures the spirit of Christmas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: About 12 cups
- Category: Snack Mix
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 cups of Chex cereal
- 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup of peanut butter
- 1/4 cup of butter
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup of holiday-themed M&M’s
- 1/4 cup of festive sprinkles
Instructions
- Place Chex cereal in a large bowl.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal and gently toss to coat.
- Add powdered sugar and toss again until evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture onto wax paper to cool and set.
- Once cooled, break apart any large clumps.
- Gently mix in holiday M&M’s and sprinkles.
- Serve and enjoy your Reindeer Chow!
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can use milk chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet.
- Ensure the chocolate mixture is smooth before pouring over the cereal to avoid clumps.
- Allow the chow to cool completely before adding M&M’s and sprinkles to prevent them from melting.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: Approximately 450
- Sugar: Approximately 35g
- Sodium: Approximately 150mg
- Fat: Approximately 25g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 50g
- Fiber: Approximately 3g
- Protein: Approximately 7g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 15mg
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