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Reindeer Food Recipe

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This festive Reindeer Food recipe combines crunchy Rice Chex cereal, pretzels, and colorful M&Ms with a rich blend of melted peanut butter and chocolate. Coated in powdered sugar for a sweet finish, it makes a perfect holiday snack mix that’s easy to prepare and delightful to share during Christmas celebrations.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups semisweet or dark chocolate chips
  • 1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter
  • 5 cups Rice Chex Cereal
  • 1 ½ cups mini pretzels broken into pieces
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 ½ cups red and green M&Ms
  • 1 cup mini peanut butter cups

Instructions

  1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the Rice Chex cereal and broken pretzel pieces to prepare the crunchy base for the mix.
  2. Melt Peanut Butter and Chocolate: Melt the peanut butter and chocolate chips together either on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave in short bursts, stirring frequently until smooth and combined.
  3. Mix Chocolate Mixture with Cereal: Pour the melted peanut butter and chocolate mixture over the cereal and pretzel mixture, then stir well to evenly coat the cereal and pretzels.
  4. Initial Chill: Place the coated mixture into the refrigerator and chill until it just begins to set, about 30 minutes. This helps the coating firm up slightly for easier handling.
  5. Prepare Powdered Sugar Coating: Remove the mixture from the refrigerator. In a separate large bowl, put ½ cup of powdered sugar on the bottom. Add half of the chilled cereal mixture, then another ½ cup powdered sugar, followed by the remaining half of the cereal mixture.
  6. Coat with Powdered Sugar: Gently stir and toss the mixture until the powdered sugar is evenly distributed and the cereal is coated nicely, giving it a sweet and snowy finish.
  7. Second Chill: Return the mixture to the refrigerator and chill again until set, approximately 30 to 60 minutes, to allow the coating to solidify properly.
  8. Additional Powdered Sugar Coating: Gradually add more powdered sugar, about ¼ cup at a time, stirring to ensure the cereal and pretzels are fully coated, enhancing sweetness and texture.
  9. Add M&Ms and Peanut Butter Cups: Mix in the red and green M&Ms along with the mini peanut butter cups, folding them gently to distribute evenly throughout the snack mix.
  10. Serve and Store: Transfer the finished Reindeer Food to a serving bowl and enjoy. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • Use creamy peanut butter for easy melting and smooth coating.
  • Ensure the cereal mixture is well chilled before coating with powdered sugar for best results.
  • Feel free to substitute M&Ms with other holiday candies or chocolate pieces.
  • Store in an airtight container to keep the snack mix fresh and crunchy.
  • This recipe is perfect for holiday parties or as a fun, festive snack for kids.

Keywords: holiday snack, Christmas recipe, Reindeer Food snack mix, peanut butter and chocolate snack, festive treat, holiday party food, easy no-cook recipe

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