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Reindeer Chow
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Reindeer Chow

Take your holiday snacking to the next level with this adorable and delicious Reindeer Chow that's bursting with chocolate brownie flavor.
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword brownie, puppy chow, reindeer, snack mix
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 10 cups
Calories 1053kcal

Ingredients

Brownie Puppy Chow

  • 4 cups rice Chex cereal or corn
  • 1 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet or milk chocolate
  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 2 cups brownie mix - dry mix from an 18.4oz box

Puppy Chow

  • 4 cups rice Chex cereal or corn
  • 1 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet or milk chocolate
  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 2 cups confectioner’s sugar

Snack Mix

  • 1 cup mini peanut butter cups
  • 1 cup red chocolate candy like M&M's
  • 2 cups pretzels any shape with work

Instructions

Brownie Puppy Chow

  • Add the cereal to a large bowl.
  • Melt the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl for 1 minute, stir, and continue heating for 10-20 seconds at a time until the chocolate is almost melted, stirring after each heating.
  • Remove it from the microwave and stir it until it is completely smooth.
  • Pour the mixture over the cereal and toss to coat well.
  • Pour the cereal mixture into a resealable bag and add the dry brownie mix.
  • Close the bag and shake it to coat the cereal completely.
  • Set aside.

Puppy Chow

  • Repeat the process listed above, but use the confectioner’s sugar to coat the chocolate cereal instead of using the brownie mix.

Snack Mix

  • Add both of the completed puppy chow recipes and the pretzels to a very large bowl.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Top with candy before serving.
  • Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 1053kcal | Carbohydrates: 147g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 728mg | Potassium: 432mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 100g | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 175mg | Iron: 9mg | Net Carbohydrates: 113g