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  3. Holiday Reindeer Chow Recipe

Holiday Reindeer Chow Recipe

This holiday snack is easy to make, difficult to stop eating.

By Beth BranchPublished: Oct 26, 2023
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reindeer chow
Becky Luigart-Stayner
Yields:
12 c.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins

Are you a fan of puppy chow? Then you're going to love this holiday version!

Mix up a big batch and wrap some up in gift-bags as party favors, or simply keep a big bowl on hand for munching on while opening presents. This extra sweet snack will be a big hit—and we bet you’ll love our other holiday treats too!

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 3 cups Chex cereal
  • 3 cups Cheerios cereal
  • 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 (7.6-oz.) package Reese’s mini peanut butter cups
  • 1 (12-oz.) bag holiday M&Ms
  • 3 cups mini pretzel twists

Directions

    1. Step 1Place chocolate chips in a bowl and melt according to package directions. Stir in peanut butter. 
    2. Step 2Place Chex and Cheerios in a large bowl. Pour melted chocolate over cereal, and stir until cereal is evenly coated. Transfer cereal mixture to a large zip-top plastic bag. Add confectioners’ sugar, seal the bag, and shake until cereal is evenly coated. Transfer mixture to a large serving bowl. Stir in mini peanut butter cups, M&Ms, and pretzels.
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