Description
Reindeer Chow is a festive, no-bake holiday snack mix made with crunchy Chex cereal, pretzels, chocolate, peanut butter, and colorful Christmas candies. Sweet, salty, and irresistibly addictive, it’s perfect for parties, gifting, or cozy nights at home.
Ingredients
8 cups Chex cereal (corn, rice, or a mix)
2 cups mini pretzels
1 cup roasted, lightly salted peanuts
1¼ cups semi-sweet or white chocolate chips
¾ cup creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
1½ cups powdered sugar (plus more if needed)
1 (12-ounce) bag red and green chocolate M&M’s
1 cup mini peanut butter cups
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine Chex cereal, pretzels, and peanuts.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
Stir vanilla extract and salt into the melted mixture.
Pour the chocolate mixture over the dry ingredients and gently toss until evenly coated.
Add powdered sugar to a large resealable bag. Transfer the coated mix into the bag, seal, and shake until fully covered. Add more powdered sugar if needed.
Spread the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and let set for 20 minutes.
Once cooled, gently stir in M&M’s and mini peanut butter cups.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
For nut-free versions, substitute sunflower seed butter and nut-free candies.
White chocolate creates an extra festive look.
Perfect for gifting—just portion into holiday bags or jars.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg