reindeer chow

Reindeer Chow Muddy Buddies is an easy, fun, and favorite holiday treat! With minimal ingredients and prep, you will be snacking on this treat in no time!

Reindeer Chow {Muddy Buddies}

Cups Chex cereal

oz holiday m&ms

chocolate

unsalted butter

peanut butter

tsp vanilla extract

sugar

Melt the peanut butter and butter in a microwave safe dish. Microwave in 30 second intervals until butter is melted. Add the chocolate a little at a time until all is melted into the mix. You might need to microwave one last time to make sure everything is melted and add the vanilla. Stir together.

In a large bowl add half of the cereal. Drizzle half of the chocolate peanut butter mixture into the cereal in the bowl. Mix with a spoon.

Place one large paper bag into another one. Add 1/2 cup of the powdered sugar and half of the mixed cereal into the bag. Close this tightly and shake vigorously. Add more powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time if needed until all the cereal is coated. Add 1/4 of the m&amp;ms into the bag and toss. Place in an air tight container.

Continue these step with the remaining ingredients.&nbsp;Keep stored in an airtight container. I personally love to keep it in the freezer, YUM!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxDfWnSBNHU

Reindeer Chow, an easy, fun, and favorite holiday treat!

This is one of those holiday treats my family always made and is also commonly known as muddy buddies.

I doctored them up a little for more of a festive flair by adding holiday m&ms!

Full written and printable recipe: 
https://thissillygirlskitchen.com/reindeer-chow-muddy-buddies/

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Reindeer Chow Muddy Buddies | This Silly Girl's Kitchen Ep. 5

This reindeer chow is a holiday twist on classic Muddy Buddie. EASY, ready in 15 minutes, and perfect for hostess gifts or cookie exchanges!

Reindeer Chow

chocolate chips

creamy peanut butter

vanilla extract

salt

pretzel twists, divided

confectioners’ sugar

Holiday M&M's

holiday sprinkles,

To a medium saucepan, add the chocolate chips,...

To a medium saucepan, add the chocolate chips, peanut butter, butter, and heat over medium-low heat to melt, stir very frequently until smooth and combined.

Remove from the heat, add the vanilla salt,...

Remove from the heat, add the vanilla salt, and stir to combine; set aside.

To a very large bowl, add the Chex,...

To a very large bowl, add the Chex, 1 cup pretzels, pour the chocolate-peanut butter mixture over the top, and stir very well to combine.

Add the confectioners’ sugar and stir to combine....

Add the confectioners’ sugar and stir to combine. At this point I recommend transferring everything into a jumbo (2.5-gallon) plastic storage bag. You can shake the sugar around easier, more effectively, and unless you have a ginormous bowl, it will become hard to accommodate the remaining ingredients.

Add the remaining pretzels, M&M's, sprinkles, and shake...

Add the remaining pretzels, M&M's, sprinkles, and shake or stir to combine. Serve immediately.

This sweet and salty Christmas Chex Mix is a must-make Christmas treat for the holiday season. It&#x27;s easy to make, festive and makes a colorful edible gift.

Rice Chex cereal

cocoa powder

¼ cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided

Edible glitter spray (optional)

Place the cereal in a large bowl and...

Place the cereal in a large bowl and set aside.

In a small bowl, stir together the powdered...

In a small bowl, stir together the powdered sugar and cocoa powder.

Add ¾ cup of the chocolate chips and...

Add ¾ cup of the chocolate chips and all the peanut butter to a microwave-safe bowl. Heat on 50% power for 30 seconds at a time. Stir well after each interval and continue to heat until completely melted. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Pour the chocolate and peanut butter mixture over...

Pour the chocolate and peanut butter mixture over the cereal and stir well to coat.

Sprinkle the powdered sugar and cocoa powder mixture...

Sprinkle the powdered sugar and cocoa powder mixture over the chocolate coated cereal and gently stir until the cereal is completely coated. Freeze for 15 minutes.

Remove the cereal mixture from the freezer and...

Remove the cereal mixture from the freezer and stir in the M&M's and remaining ½ cup of chocolate chips.

Spread the mixture on a large baking sheet...

Spread the mixture on a large baking sheet or large piece of parchment paper or wax paper. Spray with edible glitter until you reach your desired effect.

Reindeer chow is a fun Christmas treat made with muddy buddies, M&amp;Ms, pretzels, and peanut butter cups.

Christmas M&M's

bag mini peanut butter cups

pretzel twists

Place the cereal in a large bowl. Set aside.

Add the chocolate chips and the peanut butter to a medium microwave-safe bowl.

Microwave the chocolate chips and peanut butter for 30 seconds.

Stir.

Continue microwaving and stirring in 15 second intervals until melted.

Stir until smooth and well-combined.

Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the cereal.

Use a spatula to carefully toss the cereal until completely coated.

Add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder to a resealable gallon sized plastic bag.

Seal and shake to combine.

Add the chocolate coated cereal to the baggie a little at a time.

Seal, then shake.

Repeat until cereal is coated in the chocolate sugar.

Spread the cereal out in a single layer on a sheet of parchment paper to cool.

Combine the cereal, M&M's, peanut butter cups, and pretzels in a large bowl to serve.

Santa shouldn&#039;t get all of the treats! This fun and festive reindeer chow is a sweet and salty mix of cereal, pretzels, peanuts and M&amp;Ms.

Reindeer Chow Recipe

chex cereal

cheerio cereal

M&Ms (red and green 11.40 oz bag)

pretzels (halved sticks or mini twists)

peanuts

oz white chocolate

tbsp vegetable shortening

tbsp festive sprinkles (optional)

Line a rimmed baking sheet with wax paper, parchment or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl combine the cereal, M&amp;Ms, pretzels, and peanuts. Set aside.

In a double boiler or in the microwave, melt white chocolate and shortening until smooth. Remove from heat and whisk in vanilla extract.

Pour chocolate over the cereal mixture and stir until evenly coated. Pour over the prepared baking sheet, add sprinkles over top.

Place in the refrigerator and chill for 30 minutes before breaking apart into chunks.

Christmas Puppy Chow (aka Reindeer Chow) has the perfect mix of chocolate and peanut butter with the satisfying crunch of Chex mix and a sweet powdered sugar coating. Plus the M&amp;M’s add holiday color along with a classic flavor and crunch we all know and love.

Christmas Puppy Chow

butter

vanilla

rice Chex cereal

confectioners sugar

holiday m&m’s

Add the chocolate chips and peanut butter to...

Add the chocolate chips and peanut butter to a large, microwave-safe bowl and heat in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until the mixture is smooth and the chocolate has melted. Stir in melted butter and vanilla extract.

Add the Chex cereal to the bowl and...

Add the Chex cereal to the bowl and toss to coat. Work gently so that you do not break the cereal pieces. 

Open a large zip-top baggie and spoon the...

Open a large zip-top baggie and spoon the cereal mixture into it. Pour the confectioners sugar in, seal the bag, and gently shake it to coat the cereal in the confectioners sugar. You may have to do this in batches if you have smaller bags. 

Pour the coated cereal into a bowl and...

Pour the coated cereal into a bowl and add the holiday m&m’s. Serve and enjoy!

You’ll wish you had neverending bowls of this lovely Reindeer Chow to hand out and inhale for the entire holiday season! This festive snack is easy to make and great for gifts or holiday gatherings.

Christmas Muddy Buddies

Chex cereal

(2 4-ounce) white chocolate baking bars

white yogurt covered pretzels (roughly chopped)

mini red and green M&Ms

tbsp Festive sprinkles

In a large bowl, combine the chex cereal and salted peanuts.

Break the white chocolate baking bars into smaller pieces in a microwave safe bowl. Melt the bars in the microwave in 20 second increments. Stir the white chocolate in between each interval until the chocolate is fully melted.

Pour the melted chocolate over the Chex cereal mixture and stir until everything is thoroughly coated.

Liberally sprinkle the powdered sugar into the bowl, stirring the powdered sugar and Chex/chocolate mixture together until the Chex cereal is completely coated in the powdered sugar. If you are having trouble, you can pour the cereal into a gallon sized bag and shake it to evenly distribute the powdered sugar.

Transfer everything to a large serving bowl. Leave excess powdered sugar in the mixing bowl.

Mix the white yogurt covered pretzels and red and green mini M&amp;Ms into the mixture until the ingredients are distributed throughout the bowl as evenly as possible.

Add some festive sprinkles over the top of the serving bowl. Enjoy!

This easy reindeer chow combines mini pretzels, Chex cereal, M&amp;Ms, and mini peanut butter cups in a Christmas snack mix that’s just what kids think reindeers would eat! 

Corn Chex

Rice Chex

Honey Nut Cheerios

Christmas M&Ms

mini peanut butter cups

pretzels ((sticks

Combine the Corn Chex, Rice Chex, and Cheerios in a large bowl.

In a separate bowl, combine butter, chocolate chips, and peanut butter then microwave for 30 seconds and stir. If everything isn&#39;t completely melted, microwave for an additional 30 seconds, stir until it is completely melted and smooth

Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the cereal and mix well, evenly coating the cereal.

Combine powdered sugar and cocoa in a large gallon sized ziplock bag. Add chocolate coated cereal to the bag and zip closed. Toss the cereal in the bag until it is all coated with the powdered sugar mixture.

Once all the cereal is coated, pour it out onto a baking sheet to cool.

Combine M&amp;Ms, mini peanut butter cups, and pretzels in a large serving bowl then add the cooled cereal mix and carefully stir to combine.

Christmas Puppy Chow transforms a traditional muddy buddy recipe into a festive Reindeer Chow mix! The perfect no-bake dessert for any party or event.

festive sprinkles

Measure cereal and place in a very large mixing bowl. Set aside.

Over medium heat, melt and combine butter, chocolate chips and peanut butter, stirring constantly.

When fully melted, stir in vanilla.

Pour chocolate mixture over Chex cereal in 3 stages, folding as you go.

Toss gently to coat all pieces.

Place powdered sugar and festive sprinkles in a large, airtight plastic bag, shake to combine.

Add Chex cereal in stages, tossing to cover and then removing to a wax paper lined rimmed baking sheet.

Spread in a single layer and chill for an hour to set.

Remove. Keep at room temperture or chilled.

If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqrzS3w-BAU

Classic Puppy Chow recipe with three fun variations, including white chocolate puppy chow! Check out the link to see them all. 
Recipes: https://www.savoryexperiments.com/christmas-puppy-chow/

Puppy Chow Recipe

rice chex

cheerios

pretzel sticks (crushed slightly)

holiday m&ms

coconut oil

In a large bowl, mix together rice chex, cheerios, pretzels, m&amp;ms, and peanuts.

Microwave white chocolate and coconut oil in 30 second increments, stirring after each one, until completely melted.

Pour white chocolate over snack mix and stir until each piece is coated.

Lay out on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.

So delicious and so incredibly easy to make! Such a crowd pleasure and my new go-to treat to make for others!

Very good and easy to make. I'm a 9th grade teacher and think I will make it again to share with some of my students / or give away for a prize/rewards. They'll love it. NEXT time, I would adjust it slightly to make it more of a salty sweet taste. To me, it was too sweet this time. I would do less than three cups of m&amp;m's (too many) and add in some salt to stir through while the white chocolate is still hot so it will stick, I think it'll be perfect. Good and easy recipe!

This is such a great- easy- party friendly recipe. It is super quick to make and I tossed it in big zip lock bags to travel with. Great party snack! Another ELW win!

So good and easy, I make this for all holidays! Very easy to half and give for gifts.

Delicious, quick and so easy. Perfect for the daycare educators Christmas gifts… if I don’t eat it all first! I made with mini pretzels which come in star shapes to add some extra festivity and added a few pinches of crushed salt flakes.

I have made this recipe consistently for the last 2 years and made variations throughout the year for various holidays/gifts. It is such a simple recipe that I don’t feel overwhelmed when I commit to making it and it is a huge crowd pleaser! I always receive so many compliments from anyone who tries it! Love love this recipe and will continue to make it for years to come!

Can the coconut oil be substitued with another oil?

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