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Reindeer Chow

A sweet, crunchy snack mix made with Rice Chex cereal coated in a melted chocolate and peanut butter mixture, then tossed in confectioners' sugar—great for holiday snacking or gifting.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time48 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 9 cups Rice Chex Cereal1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips1/2 cup peanut butter1/4 cup butter1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Instructions

Instructions

  • Pour the Rice Chex cereal into a large bowl and set aside. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter. Microwave uncovered on high for 1 minute; stir.
  • Continue microwaving in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until the mixture is smooth and pourable.
  • Stir in the vanilla extract until combined. Immediately pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal and gently stir with a spatula or large spoon until the cereal is evenly coated.
  • Pour the coated cereal into a 2-gallon zip-top food-storage plastic bag. Add the confectioners' sugar to the bag, seal it, remove excess air, and shake vigorously until the cereal is well coated.
  • Spread the coated cereal in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet to cool and set, breaking apart any large clumps as needed.
  • Once cooled, transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator.

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • large microwave-safe bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • 2-gallon zip-top bag
  • Spatula or large spoon

Notes

5. Pour the coated cereal into a 2-gallon zip-top food-storage plastic bag. Add the confectioners' sugar to the bag, seal it, remove excess air, and shake vigorously until the cereal is well coated.