Christmas Chex Mix or Reindeer Chow
Looking for a fun, addictive holiday snack that’s equal parts sweet and salty? This Reindeer Chow (aka Christmas Chex Mix) is the perfect festive treat! Coated in creamy white chocolate and loaded with Chex cereal, Cheerios, pretzels, nuts, and red-and-green M&M’s, it’s a delightful twist on puppy chow—great for movie nights, gift bags, or leaving out for Santa’s hardworking reindeer. Quick to make and impossible to stop eating!
Servings 8
Equipment
- parchment paper or Wax Paper
- Candy Melt Melting Pot or microwave safe bowl
- Air Tight Container
Ingredients
- 3 cups Chex cereal
- 3 cups Cheerios
- 3 cups pecans or peanuts
- 3 cups plain red and green M&M’s
- 3 cups pretzel sticks
- 1 12 oz Bag white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with wax paper or parchment paper.
- In a very large mixing bowl, gently combine the first five ingredients (Corn Chex, Cheerios, pretzels, peanuts, and M&M’s) until evenly mixed.
- Place the white chocolate chips (or almond bark) in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at 50% power for 1–2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until completely melted and smooth. (You can also use a candy melting pot or double boiler.)
- Immediately pour the melted white chocolate over the cereal mixture. Stir gently but quickly with a spatula until every piece is evenly coated.
- Spread the coated mixture in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Allow it to cool and set completely (about 30–60 minutes at room temperature, or speed it up in the refrigerator).
- Once fully cooled and hardened, break into bite-sized clusters and store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.