Deliciously Fun Reindeer Food Christmas Puppy Chow Recipe
A delightful and fun Reindeer Food Christmas Puppy Chow recipe that brings holiday cheer with every crunchy bite.
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Servings: 12 cups
Calories: 200kcal
Equipment
- large mixing bowl
- microwave-safe bowl
- spatula
- gallon-sized zip-top bag
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 9 cups Rice Chex cereal a crunchy base
- 1 cup smooth peanut butter provides creamy richness
- ½ cup unsalted butter enhances texture
Sweetening Ingredients
- 1 cup chocolate chips for chocolatey goodness
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar for sweet coating
Festive Ingredients
- 1 cup M&M's (red and green for Christmas) for color and crunch
- 1 cup festive sprinkles optional for holiday spirit
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Place 9 cups of Rice Chex cereal into a large mixing bowl.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup of smooth peanut butter, 1 cup of chocolate chips, and ½ cup of unsalted butter. Microwave and stir until melted and smooth.
- Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the melted mixture and stir thoroughly.
- Pour the melted mixture over the Rice Chex cereal and fold until every piece is coated.
- Transfer the coated cereal to a zip-top bag, add 2 cups of powdered sugar, and shake until coated.
- Stir in 1 cup of M&M's and 1 cup of festive sprinkles into the sugar-coated cereal.
- Spread the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and allow it to cool for about 30 minutes.
- Once cooled, store in an airtight container.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 4mg