Reindeer Chow Sweet Salty Mix (Printable Version)

Enjoy crunchy Chex, cocoa, peanut butter, and festive candies in a sweet-salty holiday snack blend.

# Components:

→ Base

01 - 9 cups rice or corn Chex cereal

→ Chocolate-Peanut Butter Coating

02 - 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
03 - 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
04 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter
05 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Topping

06 - 2 cups powdered sugar

→ Festive Add-ins

07 - 1 cup holiday-colored M&M’s
08 - 1 cup mini pretzels (optional)
09 - 1/2 cup mini marshmallows (optional)
10 - 1/2 cup red and green sprinkles (optional)

# Preparation steps:

01 - Add Chex cereal to a large mixing bowl and set aside.
02 - In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly after each, until fully melted and smooth, approximately 1 to 2 minutes.
03 - Stir pure vanilla extract into the melted chocolate and peanut butter mixture until integrated.
04 - Pour the chocolate-peanut butter mixture over the Chex cereal. Fold gently with a spatula until every piece is evenly coated.
05 - Transfer the coated cereal into a large zip-top bag. Add powdered sugar, seal, and shake vigorously until all pieces are evenly covered.
06 - Spread the sugar-coated cereal mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
07 - Fold in M&M’s, pretzels, mini marshmallows, and red and green sprinkles, mixing until the snack mix is evenly distributed.
08 - Store the finished snack mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick to make with almost no effort and zero baking required
  • Perfect use for everyday cereal and pantry staples
  • Customizable with your favorite add-ins to match the season or occasion
  • Crowd-pleasing flavor combination of sweet chocolate and salty crunch
02 -
  • High in energy from nuts and chocolate so just a scoop satisfies a sweet craving
  • Easily made gluten free by choosing GF pretzels and Chex varieties
  • Makes an adorable edible gift that keeps its crunch for days
03 -
  • Use a deep wide bowl for easy mixing and less mess
  • Microwave the chocolate mixture gently stirring frequently to avoid burning
  • Seal the mixture tightly when shaking with powdered sugar for even coverage

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