Reindeer Chow Muddy Buddies are the perfect Christmas treat! This easy Christmas Chex Puppy Chow is a must make for your holiday gatherings!

Reindeer Chow Recipe

Name: Reindeer Chow
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 10 Cups
Ingredients: 9 cups Chex Cereal (any variety will do); 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter; 1/4 cup butter; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 1 cup seasonal M&Ms

It’s time to start belting out Christmas carols and planning your holiday treats! The one thing that should definitely be on your list is Reindeer Chow. Of course you’ll want to make a batch to feed Santa’s reindeer, but you’ll need plenty of these addictive little squares wayyyy before then!

This festive recipe has been around for years, so I can’t claim it as my own, but I just love it. Whether you call it Christmas puppy chow or muddy buddies, there are plenty of recipes around the web, and it’s so good, I couldn’t help but share! My Bunny Chow is a huge hit every year, so I know you’ll like this one too!

Reindeer Chow with Chex Cereal

So, besides it’s scrumptious flavor combo (chocolate + peanut butter), the other great thing about this recipe is it’s soooo easy. In literally 10 minutes (less if you start snacking before it cools), you’ve got a wonderful holiday treat to share at parties or to give as homemade gifts. Because they come from the heart, Edible Christmas Gifts are the best!

Reindeer Chow is most commonly made with Chex Mix cereal, and if you use the Rice version, it’s gluten free! So grab a box and let’s go!

How to Make Reindeer Chow

First, place your cereal in a big mixing bowl. Next, prep a cookie sheet with parchment or wax paper and set it aside. Now, it’s time to melt that delicious chocolate/peanut butter concoction, so place your chocolate chips, creamy peanut butter, and butter in a microwave safe bowl.

Cook for 1 minute and stir, if it’s not completely melted put it back in for a few more seconds. Once it’s melted, add your vanilla and mix. Now, pour it over your Chex Cereal and mix with a spatula until well coated.

Take a large plastic Ziploc bag and place your powdered sugar inside, then add your chocolatey cereal. Close and begin to shake it up so that all the squares are evenly covered with sugar. Finally, place the Reindeer Chow on the baking sheet and let it cool. Once you’re ready to serve, add your holiday M&MS or other season candy and chow down!!

Tips to Make the Best Christmas Muddy Buddies

Be careful not to over stir when adding the candy, it may crush the cereal.
A gallon bag may not be large enough for this recipe, a 2 gallon Ziploc bag is better.
You can half the recipe if you need a smaller batch.
Store Reindeer Chow in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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Reindeer Chow

Reindeer Chow Muddy Buddies are the perfect Christmas treat! This easy Christmas Chex Puppy Chow is a must make for your holiday gatherings!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 2 minutes

Total Time 12 minutes

Servings 10 Cups

Calories 588 kcal

Author Erin @ Suburban Simplicity

Ingredients

9 cups Chex Cereal any variety will do
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup seasonal M&Ms

Instructions

Pour cereal in a large mixing bowl. Next, prep a cookie sheet with parchment or wax paper, set aside.
Place chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter in a large microwave safe bowl. Cook for 1 minute and stir. If it's not completely melted put it back in for up to 30 seconds more. Once it's melted, add vanilla and mix. Pour it over your Chex Cereal and mix with a spatula until well coated.
Take a large plastic Ziploc bag and place powdered sugar inside, then add chocolatey cereal. Close and begin to shake it up so that all the squares are evenly covered with sugar. Place the Reindeer Chow on the baking sheet and let it cool. Once you're ready to serve, add holiday M&MS or other season candy and chow down!!

Recipe Notes

Store Reindeer Chow in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

You can half the recipe if you need a smaller batch.

Nutrition Facts

Reindeer Chow

Amount Per Serving

Calories 588 Calories from Fat 207

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 23g 35%

Saturated Fat 11g 55%

Cholesterol 16mg 5%

Sodium 434mg 18%

Potassium 391mg 11%

Total Carbohydrates 90g 30%

Dietary Fiber 9g 36%

Sugars 44g

Protein 10g 20%

Vitamin A 15.8%

Vitamin C 8.8%

Calcium 16.1%

Iron 103.9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Don’t even think about heading to a Christmas party without a batch of this!

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