This Reindeer Chow is the ultimate sweet-and-salty holiday snack mix! Made with chocolate, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and festive M&Ms — it’s easy, no-bake, and perfect for Christmas parties or gifting.

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If you’re looking for a Christmas snack that’s festive, easy, and completely addictive, Reindeer Chow is it!
This holiday favorite combines crunchy cereal, melted chocolate, peanut butter, and powdered sugar — then gets a merry upgrade with red and green M&Ms and pretzels.

It’s quick to make, kid-friendly, and looks beautiful in jars or treat bags for holiday gifting. Whether you call it Puppy Chow or Muddy Buddies, this is one recipe that never lasts long on the snack table!

Ingredients

9 cups rice Chex cereal
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup creamy peanut butter
¼ cup butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1½ cups powdered sugar
1 cup red and green M&Ms
1 cup mini pretzels (optional but delicious!)

Instructions

Melt: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
Add vanilla: Stir in vanilla extract once melted.
Coat cereal: Pour mixture over Chex cereal in a large bowl. Stir gently until evenly coated.
Add sugar: Transfer coated cereal into a large zip-top bag. Add powdered sugar and shake until well coated.
Mix-ins: Pour into a large bowl and stir in M&Ms and pretzels.
Cool & store: Spread out on a baking sheet to cool, then store in an airtight container.