Reindeer Food Recipe (Christmas Puppy Chow) Recipe
This festive Reindeer Food Recipe, also known as Christmas Puppy Chow, combines crunchy Rice Chex cereal, pretzels, and colorful M&Ms in a rich chocolate peanut butter coating, then dusted with powdered sugar for a perfect holiday treat that’s sweet, salty, and irresistibly crunchy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Coating
- 1 ½ cups semisweet or dark chocolate chips
- 1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter
Mix-Ins
- 5 cups Rice Chex Cereal
- 1 ½ cups mini pretzels, broken into pieces
- 1 ½ cups red and green M&Ms
- 1 cup mini peanut butter cups
Finishing
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate and peanut butter: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semisweet or dark chocolate chips with the creamy peanut butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the Rice Chex cereal and broken mini pretzels. Gently stir to mix them evenly.
- Coat the cereal mixture: Pour the melted chocolate and peanut butter mixture over the cereal and pretzels. Use a spatula to gently fold and coat all pieces evenly without breaking the cereal.
- Add powdered sugar: Transfer the coated mixture into a large resealable plastic bag or a container with a lid. Add the powdered sugar, seal tightly, and shake vigorously until every piece is thoroughly coated and looks snowy white.
- Mix in candies: After coating with powdered sugar, add the red and green M&Ms and mini peanut butter cups to the mixture. Gently fold them in to distribute evenly without crushing the candies.
- Serve or store: Transfer the Reindeer Food into a large serving bowl or portion it into individual festive bags. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Notes
- You can substitute almond butter or sunflower butter for peanut butter to accommodate nut allergies.
- Use gluten-free Chex cereal to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Ensure pretzels are broken into bite-sized pieces to mix well and add crunch.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness and crunch.
- This recipe is perfect for holiday parties and gifting, adding a fun festive touch.
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