Description
This Reindeer Food Recipe, also known as Christmas Puppy Chow, is a festive and addictive snack mix perfect for the holiday season. Crunchy Chex cereal, salty pretzels, and sweet candies are coated in a mixture of chocolate and peanut butter, then dusted with powdered sugar for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups semisweet or dark chocolate chips
- 1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter
- 5 cups Rice Chex Cereal
- 1 ½ cups mini pretzels broken into pieces
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 ½ cups red and green M&Ms
- 1 cup mini peanut butter cups
Instructions
- Melt Chocolate and Peanut Butter: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and peanut butter together until smooth.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the Chex cereal, pretzels, M&Ms, and peanut butter cups. Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the dry ingredients and gently toss to coat evenly.
- Coat with Powdered Sugar: Transfer the mixture to a large resealable plastic bag, add powdered sugar, seal the bag, and shake until all pieces are coated.
- Serve: Spread the Reindeer Food mix on a baking sheet to cool and set before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe is customizable, so feel free to add your favorite mix-ins like nuts or dried fruits.
- Store the Reindeer Food in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg