Easy Recipe for Reindeer Chow
If you need a ridiculously easy, no-bake dessert or snack for a party, Christmas cookie exchange, or just have a spur of the moment craving for chocolate and peanut butter, or a salty-and-sweet treat, this fun and festive Reindeer Chow recipe is a perfect recipe that’s ready in 15 minutes. Reindeer Chow (aka Reindeer Food or Reindeer Mix) is a holiday twist on classic Muddy Buddies, which are made with Chex cereal, melted chocolate, and peanut butter, and tossed in confectioners’ sugar. From there I added pretzel twists, holiday sprinkles, and red and green M&M’s. I gave nearly the entire batch to some family friends and I got a text that said, “I hate you for the Reindeer Chow because every time I walk past my kitchen, I have to have some. It’s so delicious and addicting.”
Reindeer Chow Ingredients
What makes this recipe so wonderful (and so dangerous!) is that it comes together quickly with minimal ingredients. To make this reindeer snack mix, you’ll need the following ingredients:
Semi-sweet chocolate chips Creamy peanut butter Unsalted butter Vanilla extract Salt Chocolate Chex Pretzel twists Powdered sugar Holiday M&M’s Holiday sprinkles
Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions.
How to Make Reindeer Chow
Making reindeer puppy chow at home is so simple, but the results are incredibly festive and fun! Here’s an overview of how the recipe for reindeer mix is made:
Recipe Variations to Try
Loaded reindeer Chex mix is so quick and easy to assemble, and you can customize the recipe so many different ways!
Semi-sweet chocolate chips: You can use milk, white, or dark chocolate chips instead. Peanut butter: Can be replaced with another nut or seed butter. Butter: Swap with margarine or dairy-free butter if needed. Chocolate Chex: Any kind of Chex cereal will work. Pretzel twists: Can be swapped with mini pretzel sticks. M&M’s: Use any color you like to suit any holiday. Or, replace them with chocolate chips if you’re out of M&M’s. Sprinkles: Any color and shape may be used.
Recipe Video Tutorial
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