Reindeer Chow

Reindeer Chow is the Christmas version of Muddy Buddies. Crispix cereal coated in melted chocolate and peanut butter and tossed with powdered sugar. Red and Green M&M candies makes it a festive holiday treat. 

Muddy Buddies or Puppy Chow as some folks say, is one of the quickest and easiest treats to make and everyone loves it. We are adding it to our holiday treat baskets this year along with our Christmas White Trash, Creamsicle Fudge and Candied Pretzels.

Reindeer Chow ~ Christmas Muddy Buddies

Chocolate and peanut butter is an all-time favorite dessert combination and makes this Christmas snack mix an instant favorite. It comes together in about 15 minutes and makes a really cute gift for the holidays.

Ingredients Needed:

• Crispix Cereal 
• Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
• Peanut Butter 
• Powdered Sugar
• M&M's Candies 

Step-by-Step Instructions:

• Measure cereal and pour into a large bowl and set aside.

• Add chocolate chips and peanut butter to a saucepan and cook over low heat.

• Stir constantly until all melted. 

• Pour chocolate mixture over cereal.

• Stir until cereal is completely coated.

• Add half of powdered sugar to a gallon size baggie.
• Add cereal to the baggie and add the rest of the powdered sugar.

• Seal the bag and turn over and over until the cereal is coated in powdered sugar.

• Pour onto a large rimmed baking sheet and spread to a single layer.
• Cool to room temperature about 30 minutes.

• Add m&ms candies and place in an airtight container or zip top baggie. 

Recipe Notes and Variations:

• Yield: 20 servings
• Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days or in the refrigerator up to 7 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.
• Peanut Butter: I used chunky but smooth works just as well. If you prefer other nut butters, that works too.
• Chocolate: I used semi-sweet chocolate chips, milk chocolate or dark chocolate are also great options.
• Cereal: I used Crispix because it has corn and rice in one box. You can also use Rice Chex and Corn Chex if that is what you have.
• Other Add-Ins: Mini peanut butter cups, chocolate chips, chocolate covered raisins, and pretzels are delicious added into the mix.
• Occasions: Perfect for Christmas with red and green candies or switch them out for other holiday colors. Makes a great hostess or teacher gift any time of year.

More Candy Recipes to Make for Christmas:

• Peanut Butter Cup Fudge
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Clusters
• Peanut Brittle
• Snickers Fudge

Easy Homemade Gift:

Reindeer Chow makes an easy homemade gift. Fill mason jars or cellophane bags with the muddy buddies and tie up with festive ribbons. It's a thoughtful gift that will be appreciated and can be ready in less than an hour.

If you are looking for a quick and easy homemade treat to give as gifts or add to your holiday cookie trays, this Christmas Muddy Buddies recipe is just the ticket. Reindeer chow is sweet and crunchy, filled with chocolate and peanut butter flavors that everyone will love.

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