Reindeer Chow

Name: Reindeer Chow
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12 c.
Ingredients: 9 c. Rice Chex cereal; 1 c. semisweet chocolate chips; 1/2 c. creamy almond butter; 4 tbsp. unsalted butter; 1/2 tsp. kosher salt; 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract; 2 c. confectioners’ sugar, divided; 1 1/2 c. red candy-coated chocolates (we used M&M’s)

This one isn't for the puppies.

By Joy ChoPublished: Nov 30, 2023

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chex cereal tossed in confectioners' sugar and red m and ms

Mike Garten

Yields:

12 c.

Total Time:

20 mins

Our version of the crunchy treat often known as puppy chow incorporates almond butter and colorful candy-coated chocolates for a fun, holiday-themed twist. Snack on it by the handful or package it in clear bags with a bow for a crowd-pleasing edible gift.

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Ingredients

9 cups Rice Chex cereal
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup creamy almond butter
4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners’ sugar, divided
1 1/2 cups red candy-coated chocolates (we used M&M’s)

Directions

1. Step 1Place cereal in large bowl and set aside. In separate large bowl, microwave chocolate chips, almond butter and butter on 50% power in 15-second increments, stirring in between, until melted and smooth. Stir in salt and vanilla. Pour mixture over cereal and gently fold until well coated.
2. Step 2In resealable gallon-size bag, combine half of cereal mixture and half of sugar. Seal, then shake until cereal is evenly coated. Transfer to bowl.
3. Step 3In same bag, repeat with remaining cereal and sugar. Transfer to same bowl and fold in candy-coated chocolates. Package as desired. Store at room temperature in airtight container for up to 1 week.

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