Description

This White Chocolate Reindeer Chow is a festive and easy no-bake treat perfect for holiday celebrations. Made with crunchy rice cereal, creamy melted white chocolate and peanut butter, powdered sugar coating, and festive red and green M&M’s, mini pretzels, and optional holiday sprinkles, it combines sweet and salty flavors with a delightful crunch. Ideal for Christmas parties, gift bags, or cozy movie nights.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

6 cups rice square cereal (Chex-style)
12 oz white chocolate chips or candy melts
¼ cup creamy peanut butter
1½ cups powdered sugar

Mix-Ins

½ cup red and green M&M’s
½ cup mini pretzels
¼ cup holiday sprinkles (optional)

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Instructions

Prepare Cereal: Place 6 cups of rice square cereal (Chex-style) into a large mixing bowl, making sure the bowl is big enough to toss the cereal with the melted chocolate mixture.
Melt Chocolate and Peanut Butter: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 12 oz of white chocolate chips or candy melts with ¼ cup of creamy peanut butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval until the mixture is fully melted and smooth.
Coat Cereal: Pour the melted white chocolate and peanut butter mixture over the cereal. Gently toss to coat the cereal pieces evenly without breaking them.
Coat with Powdered Sugar: Transfer the coated cereal into a large zip-top bag. Add 1½ cups of powdered sugar, seal the bag tightly, and shake vigorously until each cereal piece is well coated with the powdered sugar.
Cool and Set: Spread the coated cereal mixture onto parchment paper in an even layer. Allow it to cool completely and set, which will help it harden and prevent clumping.
Add Mix-Ins: Once fully set and cooled, gently mix in ½ cup red and green M&M’s, ½ cup mini pretzels, and ¼ cup holiday sprinkles if using, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
Serve or Store: Serve immediately or store the reindeer chow in an airtight container for up to one week to maintain freshness and crunch.

Notes

Use candy melts instead of white chocolate chips for easier melting and smoother coating.
For those with peanut allergies, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
Store the finished reindeer chow in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week to keep it fresh.
This recipe is perfect for packaging into holiday treat bags for gifts or party favors.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Snack · Dessert
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American