White Chocolate Christmas Chex Mix (Reindeer Chow)

A bowl of reindeer chow with colorful M&Ms and peppermints on a white background surrounded by more Christmas candy

White Chocolate Christmas Chex Mix (Reindeer Chow)

How cute is this Christmas Puppy Chow? This twist on classic puppy chow, sometimes called Reindeer Chow, is a festive, salty-sweet snack for the Christmas season. All you need are 10 ingredients and less than an hour to put together this treat that’s perfect for sharing.

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 2

Cooling Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 306kcal

Ingredients

8 cups Chex Cereal
2 cups mini pretzels
1 cup white chocolate chips
½ cup creamy peanut butter
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 ½ cups powdered sugar
½ cup Christmas M&M Candies
½ cup crushed candy cane pieces

Instructions

Combine the white chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter in a microwave-safe bowl.
Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring after each time until everything is just melted and combined.
Stir in the salt and vanilla extract until incorporated.
Measure the Chex cereal and pretzels into a gallon-sized zip-top bag. (You could also add it to a very large mixing bowl.)
Pour the melted chocolate mix over the cereal mixture. Seal the bake and shake until cereal is well coated. Let it cool for 2 minutes.
Add the powdered sugar to the bag, and shake vigorously to coat everything.
Add in the M&M’s and crushed candy canes. Shake until just combined.
Store the reindeer chow in the ziptop bag until ready to serve.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. You can also freeze this recipe in an airtight storage container. Defrost in the fridge.

To make this recipe gluten free, use Gluten Free Chex Cereal and gluten free pretzels.

To make this recipe vegan and dairy free, swap out the butter for a plant-based butter alternative and leave out the M&M’s. Use vegan white chocolate, too.

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