Reindeer Chow Muddy Buddies are the perfect Christmas treat! This easy Christmas Chex Puppy Chow is a must make for your holiday gatherings!
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Reindeer Chow Recipe
Reindeer Chow Recipe
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, because they love reindeer food! But, you’ll need plenty of these addictive little squares wayyyy before then!
This festive recipe has been around for years, so we can’t claim it as our own, but we 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, we couldn’t help but share!
Our Bunny Chow is a huge hit every year, so I know you’ll like this one too!
We love cute holiday recipes with a theme. These Marshmallow Reindeer are a hit with kids and so are these Reese’s Reindeer!
Reindeer Food with Chex Cereal
So, besides its 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! It’s so fun to make a Christmas version of a muddy buddies recipe!
Ingredients to Make A Holiday Muddy Buddy Recipe
- Chex Cereal
- Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips
- Creamy Peanut Butter
- Butter
- Vanilla
- Powdered Sugar (confectioners)
- M&Ms or other seasonal candy
Other Christmas Dessert Recipes
Decorated Sugar Cookies (3 ways)
Delicious Chocolate Trifle
Easy Peppermint Bark
How to Make this Delicious Reindeer Food
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 and 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 zip-top 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 to room temperature.
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 Buddy Recipe
- 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!
Print Pin RatePrep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
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Total Time: 12 minutes
Servings: 10 Cups
Calories: 588kcal
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!!
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Notes
Recipe Notes:
- 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 588kcal | Carbohydrates: 90g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 434mg | Potassium: 391mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 790IU | Vitamin C: 7.3mg | Calcium: 161mg | Iron: 18.7mg
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Don’t even think about heading to a Christmas party without a batch of this magical reindeer food!
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Krissy Allori says
This stuff should be called Christmas crack. I made it for my neighbors and friends but can’t keep myself from eating it.. So good!
Katie says
One of my all time favorite holiday snacks! The whole family is obsessed with it too! So tasty!
Jennifer says
One of my favorite snacks during the holiday! So tasty and easy! A crowd favorite!
Erin Henry says
It’s such an easy and delicious recipe to share with friends…and of course Rudolph!
stephanie says
This recipe was a success not only for the kids, but also adults!!
Erin Henry says
Oh, yay! Our friends and family can’t get enough of this yummy recipe!