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Reindeer Chow in a Christmas tree serving dish topped with red and green M&M's
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Reindeer Chow - Christmas Puppy Chow

Cheerful, festive, and colorful Christmas Puppy Chow mix has crunchy Cheerios, savory pretzels, and rice Chex mixed together with white chocolate and red ‘n green M&M’s for the perfect salty & sweet holiday treat!
Prep Time4 minutes
Cook Time1 minute
Course: Dessert, Snacks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 64 ¼-cup servings (16 cups total)
Author: Demeter Trieu

Ingredients

Reindeer Chow – Dry Mix

  • 2 ½ cups Cheerios cereal
  • 2 ½ cups rice Chex cereal
  • 2 cups peanuts – salted is delicious
  • 2 ½ cups pretzel pieces – I like rods & snaps
  • 2 cups red and green holiday M&M’s or other candy more below

Coating

Toppings

  • 1 cup red and green holiday M&M’s

Instructions

  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper. Clear some room in the refrigerator for this sheet—you’ll need it later. Set aside at room temperature.
  • In a very large bowl, add the Dry Mix: Cheerios, rice Chex, peanuts, pretzels, and (2 cups) M&M’s. Stir until thoroughly and evenly mixed.
  • Use the double boiler method to melt the white chocolate and coconut oil, or do the following: add white chocolate and coconut oil to a medium, microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 15-second increments until softened and melted, being careful not to burn. Stir thoroughly in between increments to smooth and help melt the chocolate.
  • Using a heatproof spatula, scrape every last bit of the melted white chocolate over the dry mix. Stir and fold until everything is coated.
  • Pour this mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spread into an even layer.
  • Quickly sprinkle the Topping (1 cup) M&M’s over the white chocolate, pressing it into the melted white chocolate—this will make the reindeer chow pretty!
  • Place the baking sheet into the refrigerator to chill for 10-20 minutes, or until firm.
  • Remove from the refrigerator and break into pieces, if needed. Enjoy!
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Notes

To Store: Allow Christmas puppy chow to cool and firm up completely before storing. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-4 weeks. Keep out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources.
To Freeze: Cool and firm reindeer chow, then store in a freezer-friendly container in the freezer for 1-3 months.