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    Reindeer Chow

    Published: Dec 4, 2019 · Modified: Mar 6, 2020 by Anna 8 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This Reindeer Chow is a 3-ingredient Christmas treat made with chex cereal, pretzels and M&M's candy. Perfect for gift-giving or snacking on while watching Christmas movies!

    Quick and easy treats like Santa's reindeer chex mix are so fun to make! Try my Rolo Pretzel Bites and Oreo Fudge too!

    Reindeer Chow in a white bowl.
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    • Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • How to make Reindeer Chow?
    • Storing
    • What other candy can I add to this mix?
    • More holiday candy treats:
    • Reindeer Chow

    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    Santa's Reindeer Chow is a super fun treat that every kid and adult loves! It's easy to make and perfect to share with friends and family during the holidays. I make a big batch with my kiddos and we watch Christmas movies or decorate the house and blast out the holiday music.

    We also pack it into cellophane gift bags for our friends and neighbors. It's a colorful, festive and delicious holiday treat for everyone!

    Ingredients

    Ingredients for Reindeer Chow in a white bowl.
    • Muddy Buddies: corn or rice Chex cereal covered in chocolate and powdered sugar;
    • pretzels: round of twists;
    • M&M's candy: red and green to match the theme;
    • any other holiday candy you like

    How to make Reindeer Chow?

    • Prepare Muddy Buddies: melt chocolate with oil, and toss with cereal to coat evenly. Toss with powdered sugar.
    • Combine pretzels, M&M's candy and Muddy Buddies in a bowl.
    • Serve right away or divide into gift bags.

    Storing

    I recommend a container with lid or even a cookie jar, since they have a rubber seal. The cereal and pretzels will stay fresh longer.

    What other candy can I add to this mix?

    I often add mini peanut butter cups, chocolate chips, nuts, dried fruit, even cereal. You can make Nutella Muddy Buddies by substituting chocolate with heated up hazelnut spread. You can make it with peanut butter too!

    Christmas cereal mix in a bowl.

    More holiday candy treats:

    • Rolo Pretzel Bites with M&M's candy on a white plate.
      Rolo Pretzel Bites
    • Peppermint Pretzel Candy Recipe
    • Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bites on a white plate.
      Easy Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bites Recipe
    • Caramels on a wax paper.
      Easy Microwave Caramels

    If you like this recipe and make it, let me know in the comments below! Don't forget to rate it if you enjoyed it!

    Reindeer Chow in a white bowl.

    Reindeer Chow

    Author: Anna
    This Reindeer Chow is a 3-ingredient Christmas treat made with Chex cereal, pretzels, and M&M's candy. Perfect for gift-giving or snacking on while watching Christmas movies!
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 5 people
    Calories 983 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 4 cups Chex cereal I use mix or rice, corn and wheat
    • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
    • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
    • 1 cup powdered sugar
    • 3 cups pretzels
    • 2 cups red and green M&M's candy

    Instructions
     

    • Place cereal in a big mixing bowl.
    • Melt chocolate with oil in the microwave. Stir until smooth.
    • Pour chocolate over cereal and toss gently to coat.
    • Place cereal in a ziploc bag and add powdered sugar. Close and shake.
    • Place cereal in a serving bowl. Add pretzels and M&M's.
    • Serve.

    Notes

    1. Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.
    2. To jazz it up, you can add hot cocoa mix to powdered sugar before tossing with cereal.
    3. Add nuts, dried fruit, chocolate chips or more mini candy to the mix.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 983kcal | Carbohydrates: 169g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 949mg | Potassium: 350mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 89g | Vitamin A: 714IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 222mg | Iron: 20mg
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    1. Krissy Allori says

      December 04, 2019 at 9:41 pm

      5 stars
      Quick and easy treat to share or keep it all to yourself. Love it!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        December 06, 2019 at 1:24 am

        Exactly! We do both! 😀

        Reply
    2. Katie says

      December 04, 2019 at 5:17 pm

      5 stars
      Can't have Christmas without Reindeer chow!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        December 06, 2019 at 1:22 am

        Totally! It's a must around here too!

        Reply
    3. Jennifer says

      December 04, 2019 at 5:03 pm

      5 stars
      Obsessed with this stuff! One of my favorite snacks!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        December 06, 2019 at 1:22 am

        Same! We can't get enough!

        Reply
    4. Trang says

      December 04, 2019 at 3:09 pm

      5 stars
      I love that this was so easy to make so it's just nice to be able to whip this up really quick if someone is coming over!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        December 06, 2019 at 1:21 am

        Right? So easy!

        Reply

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