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Reindeer Chow Recipe

Not just for Santa's reindeer! Get ready to spread holiday cheer with our Reindeer Chow! This irresistible combo of cereal, pretzels, peanuts, and M&Ms is the perfect sweet and salty snack for festive gatherings.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Chill Time30 minutes
Total Time48 minutes
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 11 cups
Calories: 704kcal
Author: Andrea

Ingredients

  • 4 cup chex cereal
  • 3 cup cheerio cereal
  • 2 cup M&Ms red and green 11.40 oz bag
  • 1 cup pretzels halved sticks or mini pretzel twists
  • 1 cup dry roasted peanuts
  • 20 oz white chocolate
  • 2 tbsp vegetable shortening
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp festive sprinkles optional

Instructions

  • Line a rimmed baking sheet with wax paper, parchment, or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cereal, M&Ms, pretzels, and peanuts. Set aside.
  • In a double boiler or in the microwave, melt the white chocolate and shortening until smooth. Remove from heat and whisk in the vanilla extract.
  • Pour the chocolate over the cereal mixture and stir until evenly coated. Pour onto the prepared baking sheet and add sprinkles over the top.
  • Place in the refrigerator and chill for 30 minutes before breaking apart into chunks.

Notes

You might want to consider STORING this in the fridge so that the chocolate doesn’t melt everywhere. If your kitchen isn’t overly warm, you can store it at room temperature on the counter.
You can store it in an airtight container or just on a tray. It really depends on what you prefer. It should last 1-2 weeks if it is kept in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 704kcal | Carbohydrates: 90g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 375mg | Potassium: 370mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 59g | Vitamin A: 529IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 225mg | Iron: 10mg