Description
Sweet caramel and chocolate Reindeer Chow sprinkles magic across holiday gatherings with irresistible crunch. Winter celebrations become memorable when dessert promises pure deliciousness for snacking and sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 9 cups (2.1 liters) rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup (170 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup (128 grams) creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup (57 grams) unsalted butter
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
Coating and Topping Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (180 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 cup (170 grams) holiday-themed M&Ms
- ½ cup (60 grams) mini pretzels
- Optional: sprinkles for extra holiday cheer
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate base by combining chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in short intervals, stirring between each, until the mixture transforms into a silky, uniform consistency. Incorporate vanilla extract for depth of flavor.
- Gently pour the glossy chocolate mixture over Rice Chex cereal in a spacious mixing vessel. Carefully fold and coat each cereal piece, ensuring complete coverage without fragmenting the delicate grains.
- Transfer the chocolate-enrobed cereal into a generously sized resealable bag or container. Introduce powdered sugar lavishly, then seal and vigorously shake, creating a snow-like dusting that completely encapsulates each morsel.
- Transition the sugar-coated mixture into a serving receptacle. Artfully scatter M&Ms, miniature pretzels, and festive sprinkles throughout, gently intermixing to distribute the colorful additions evenly.
- Allow the medley to rest and solidify on a flat baking sheet, permitting the components to set and chill for approximately 10-15 minutes. Once stabilized, the treat is prepared for immediate enjoyment or can be preserved in an airtight container for later indulgence.
Notes
- Check chocolate melting technique carefully to prevent burning, using short microwave intervals and stirring consistently.
- Use gluten-free Chex cereal and pretzels for celiac-friendly version, ensuring all ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Reduce sugar content by substituting powdered sugar with monk fruit or stevia-based powdered sweetener for low-carb dieters.
- Cool completely before storing to maintain crispy texture and prevent moisture buildup in container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg