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Christmas Reindeer Chow

A festive, sweet-and-salty holiday snack mix made with Chex cereal, peanut butter, white chocolate, and colorful M&Ms—perfect for parties, gifting, and cozy nights in.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

Base Mix
  • 9 cups Chex cereal Rice or Corn Chex
  • 1 cup mini pretzels broken into pieces
  • 1 cup red and green M&Ms
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows optional
Coating
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Spatula
  • Zip-top bag
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Combine Chex cereal and pretzels in a large mixing bowl.
  3. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate, peanut butter, and butter in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  4. Stir in vanilla extract, then pour mixture over cereal and toss to coat evenly.
  5. Transfer to a large zip-top bag, add powdered sugar, seal, and shake until evenly coated.
  6. Spread mixture on baking sheet and sprinkle in M&Ms and optional marshmallows. Let cool completely.
  7. Store in airtight container or serve immediately.

Notes

For an extra festive touch, drizzle melted white chocolate over the cooled mix and sprinkle with holiday sprinkles.