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Reindeer Food Christmas Puppy Chow

Christmas puppy chow gets its festive reindeer food look from red and green chocolate candies and holiday sprinkles. The cereal is coated in a smooth chocolate and peanut butter mixture, tossed with powdered sugar, then cooled until crisp.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
cooling 20 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 390
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 9 cups Rice Chex cereal
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup chocolate candies red and green; such as M&M’s
  • 2 tablespoons holiday sprinkles

Equipment

  • 1 microwave
  • 1 18x13-inch rimmed baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Measure the Rice Chex cereal into a large bowl.
  2. Combine the semisweet chocolate chips, creamy peanut butter, and unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl.
  3. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes total, until smooth.
  4. Stir the vanilla extract into the chocolate mixture.
  5. Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal.
  6. Gently fold until the cereal is evenly coated.
  7. Transfer the coated cereal and powdered sugar to a 2-gallon zip-top bag.
  8. Seal the bag.
  9. Shake until evenly coated.
  10. Spread the cereal on a parchment-lined 18x13-inch rimmed baking sheet.
  11. Let cool for about 20 minutes.
  12. Transfer to a bowl.
  13. Fold in the red and green chocolate candies and holiday sprinkles.

Notes

For an even coating, seal the bag securely before shaking and let the cereal cool completely before adding the candies and sprinkles. Store airtight in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks; freezer: yes, for up to 2 months. Dairy-free chocolate chips and plant-based butter can be used as a dairy-free swap.