Description
Christmas magic sparkles in this Reindeer Food puppy chow, blending sweet chocolate and festive cheer. Crunchy, powdered sugar-coated cereal mix delights holiday snackers with its irresistible seasonal charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 5 cups rice chex cereal
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet or dark chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 1 1/2 cups mini pretzels, broken into pieces
Candy and Sweet Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups red and green M&Ms
- 1 cup mini peanut butter cups
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the base by combining Rice Chex cereal and mini pretzels in a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring an even distribution of ingredients.
- Create a smooth chocolate-peanut butter mixture by microwaving chocolate chips and creamy peanut butter in 30-second intervals, stirring carefully to prevent scorching. Heat until completely melted and fully integrated.
- Gently fold the warm chocolate-peanut butter mixture over the cereal and pretzels, using a rubber spatula to coat every morsel without crushing the delicate pieces.
- Refrigerate the coated mixture for approximately 30 minutes, allowing it to partially set and become slightly firm.
- Establish a powdered sugar coating by dividing the process into two batches. Sprinkle powdered sugar in a large bowl, add half the cereal mixture, then coat thoroughly. Repeat the process with the remaining cereal and additional powdered sugar.
- Return the sugar-coated mixture to the refrigerator for 30-60 minutes, enabling complete setting and ensuring the powdered sugar adheres perfectly.
- Incorporate M&Ms and mini peanut butter cups into the chilled mixture, creating a festive and indulgent treat ready for immediate enjoyment.
Notes
- Customize the mix by swapping out pretzels for nuts like almonds or pecans for added crunch and different flavor profiles.
- Make it gluten-free by using gluten-free Rice Chex and ensuring all chocolate and peanut butter are certified gluten-free.
- Control sugar content by reducing powdered sugar amount or using a sugar substitute like powdered erythritol for low-carb diets.
- Keep the mixture refrigerated in an airtight container for up to one week, ensuring maximum freshness and preventing chocolate from melting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg