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Reindeer Chow

 A ridiculously easy, no-bake snack made for parties, cookie exchanges, or just a spur of the moment craving for chocolate and peanut butter, or a salty-and-sweet treat.
Total Time15 minutes
Course: christmas, Dessert, gift exchange, party, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: canadian favourite, christmas, holiday, no-bake, party
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 343kcal

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • Ziplock bags
  • large bowl
  • small bowl
  • spatula

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips
  • 1/2 cup Peanut Butter
  • 6 cups Chex Cereal
  • 1 1/2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoon Cocoa Powder
  • 2 cups Mini Peanut Butter Cups
  • 2 cups Pretzel Twists
  • 1 cup Christmas M&Ms

Instructions

  • In a microwave safe bowl – combine chocolate and peanut butter.
  • Place in the microwave and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Stir and microwave again for 30 seconds. Continue doing this until the chocolate is melted through and stir to thoroughly combine it with the peanut butter.
  • Place the Chex cereal in a larger bowl.
  • Pour the melted chocolate combination over the Chex cereal
  • Use a spatula to fold the cereal to coat it completely in the chocolate.
  • Then pour the powdered sugar and cocoa powder into a gallon ziplock bag. Shake to thoroughly combine these ingredients.
  • Pour the chocolate covered Chex cereal in the ziplock bag.
  • Seal the bag and shake to coat the Chex in the powdered sugar mixture.
  • Allow to cool completely on a bake sheet.
  • Mix in the peanut butter cups, M&Ms and pretzel twists.
  • Store In an air tight container and enjoy!

Notes

This snack mix can easily be made up to 5 days in advance. Just make sure to keep it stored inside an airtight container.