Description
This festive Christmas Reindeer Chex Mix is a delightful holiday snack combining chocolate, peanut butter, cereal, and colorful candies. It’s a sweet, crunchy treat perfect for parties or gift-giving during the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Mixture
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
Chex Mix Base
- 4 cups rice Chex cereal
- 4 cups corn Chex cereal
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Add-ins
- 1 10-ounce bag red and green M&M candies
- 1 7.6-ounce bag mini Reese’s peanut butter cups
- 1 cup Snyder’s itty bitty mini pretzels
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 2 Tablespoons Christmas sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Chocolate Mixture: Combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips, creamy peanut butter, and unsalted butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Heat on high for 1 minute, then stir. Continue heating in 30-second increments, stirring until the mixture is creamy and smooth.
- Coat the Cereal: Pour the rice and corn Chex cereals into a large mixing bowl. Pour the warm chocolate peanut butter mixture over the cereal and toss gently to evenly coat all the pieces.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Transfer the coated cereal into a gallon-sized ziplock bag. Add the powdered sugar, seal the bag, and shake and rotate until every piece is thoroughly coated with the sugar mixture.
- Cool the Mixture: Spread the coated cereal onto a large rimmed cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Allow it to cool to room temperature if it is still warm, which will help set the coating.
- Add Festive Mix-Ins: Sprinkle the red and green M&Ms, mini Reese’s peanut butter cups, mini pretzels, mini marshmallows, and optional Christmas sprinkles over the cooled cereal mixture. Stir gently to combine, then enjoy or store for later snacking.
Notes
- Make sure to let the chocolate mixture cool slightly before adding the powdered sugar to avoid clumping.
- Store the mix in an airtight container to maintain freshness and crunch.
- The optional Christmas sprinkles add extra color and festivity but can be omitted if preferred.
- For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter and omit Reese’s peanut butter cups.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Christmas Chex Mix, Holiday Snack, Reindeer Treat, Chocolate Peanut Butter Mix, Festive Snack Mix
