Creamy White Chocolate Reindeer Chow
This festive holiday snack mix combines creamy white chocolate, peanut butter, crunchy cereal, salty pretzels, and colorful candies for a sweet, salty, and irresistibly crunchy treat. Perfect for parties, gifting, or cozy nights in, it’s quick to make and endlessly customizable.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 2 cups pretzel twists or sticks
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup holiday M&Ms (red and green)
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons holiday sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Add Rice Chex, pretzel twists, and mini marshmallows to a large mixing bowl and gently toss to combine.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine white chocolate chips, creamy peanut butter, and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring after each, until completely smooth (about 1-2 minutes total). Stir in vanilla extract.
- Immediately pour the melted mixture over the cereal base. Use a spatula to gently fold everything together until evenly coated.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the coated mix out in an even layer. Let cool for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the cooled mix into a large zip-top bag or paper bag. Add powdered sugar, seal, and shake vigorously until every piece is coated.
- Pour the mix back into the large bowl. Add holiday M&Ms, mini chocolate chips, and sprinkles. Toss gently to distribute.
- Taste a piece—if sticky, add more powdered sugar and toss again; if dry, drizzle a little melted white chocolate and mix.
- Once fully cooled and coated, transfer to an airtight container or festive tins for gifting. Store at room temperature for up to a week.
Notes
For gluten-free, use certified gluten-free Rice Chex and pretzels. Nut-free options include SunButter or cookie butter instead of peanut butter. Let the mix cool fully before adding candies to prevent melting. Use high-quality white chocolate chips for best results. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/2 cup (30g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17
- Sodium: 140
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 29
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
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