Description
Reindeer Chow is a delightful and festive snack mix perfect for the holiday season, combining crunchy Rice Chex cereal with a rich blend of melted chocolate, peanut butter, and butter, all coated in sweet powdered sugar. This easy-to-make treat, reminiscent of classic muddy buddies, is irresistibly crunchy and sweet, making it an ideal snack to share at gatherings or enjoy throughout the holidays.
Ingredients
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Snack Mix Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Melt Ingredients: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semisweet chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter. Microwave the mixture in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.
- Add Vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract into the melted chocolate and peanut butter mixture until well incorporated.
- Combine with Cereal: Pour the melted mixture over the Rice Chex cereal, stirring gently to evenly coat all the cereal pieces with the chocolate and peanut butter mixture.
- Coat with Powdered Sugar: Transfer the coated cereal into a large resealable plastic bag or a bowl with a lid. Add the powdered sugar, seal tightly, and shake or stir thoroughly to ensure every piece is coated with powdered sugar.
- Cool and Serve: Spread the mixture onto parchment paper or a baking sheet to cool and set. Once cool, transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy your festive Reindeer Chow snack!
Notes
- For best texture, allow the coated cereal to cool completely to let the chocolate set.
- Store in an airtight container to keep it fresh and crunchy.
- You can substitute peanut butter with almond or cashew butter for variation.
- Use gluten-free Rice Chex to make this snack gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Reindeer Chow, Holiday Snack, Muddy Buddies, Chocolate Peanut Butter Snack, Festive Treat
