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Reindeer Chow

Quick and easy holiday treat! Reindeer chow is muddy buddies with the addition of M&Ms and peanut butter cups!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 12 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 9 cup crispy rice cereal squares
  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cup red and green M&Ms
  • 1 cup mini peanut butter cups

Instructions

  • In a large bowl add cereal and set aside. 
  • In a saucepan over low heat, melt the chocolate and butter; add peanut butter and mix until smooth or in a microwavable bowl add chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter. Microwave uncovered on high for 1 minute; stir. Microwave about 30 seconds longer or until mixture can be stirred smooth. 
  • Stir vanilla extract into chocolate mixture. Pour over cereal in a bowl. Stirring until evenly coated. Pour into a 2-gallon resealable food storage plastic bag. 
  • Add powdered sugar into a large plastic bag and shake until well coated. 
  • Spread on waxed paper to cool completely. After it is completely cooled add in M&Ms and peanut butter cups, gently stir to combine.
  • Store in an airtight container.

Notes

VARIATIONS
Cereal: We love the rice cereal squares, but you can use other kinds, too! Chex has a variety of flavors so pick your favorite.
Chocolate: You can swap the semi-sweet chocolate chips for milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or even white chocolate. If you use white chocolate chips, I recommend melting them on the stove instead of the microwave. They can scorch easier than regular chocolate so melting them slowly usually works better.
See also  Letter to Santa!
Mix-Ins: Any holiday M&Ms that you like will work in this recipe. Or try adding mini marshmallows, other chocolate candies, holiday sprinkles, or even chopped nuts to give it a twist. You could also add some pretzels for a salty-sweet snack mix.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 483kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 271mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 44g
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