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Reindeer Food Recipe
Aria West

Delicious Reindeer Food Recipe: Easy Christmas Puppy Chow

Capture holiday magic with this delightful Reindeer Food Recipe, also known as Christmas Puppy Chow. A sweet treat that is easy to make and perfect for gifting!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups semisweet or dark chocolate chips
  • 1.5 cups creamy peanut butter
  • 5 cups Rice Chex cereal
  • 1.5 cups broken mini pretzels
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • Red and Green M&Ms
  • Mini peanut butter cups

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 5 cups of Rice Chex cereal with 1.5 cups of broken mini pretzels. Gently stir until evenly distributed.
  2. Melt 1.5 cups of semisweet or dark chocolate chips and 1.5 cups of creamy peanut butter until smooth.
  3. Pour the melted mixture over the Rice Chex and pretzels, folding gently until coated.
  4. Transfer to the refrigerator and chill for about 30 minutes.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix ½ cup of powdered sugar with half of the chilled mixture, then sprinkle ½ cup more on top and toss.
  6. Return to the refrigerator for another 60 minutes until fully set.
  7. Sprinkle more powdered sugar as desired, then fold in the M&Ms and peanut butter cups.
  8. Serve in a decorative bowl or package in festive bags for gifting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/2 cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20g

Notes

  • Ensure pretzels are broken into smaller pieces for even distribution.
  • Chill the chocolate mix before adding powdered sugar to prevent excessive sweetness.
  • Store in an airtight container for freshness.
  • Customize with your favorite candies.
  • Test the texture before serving to ensure it meets your preference.

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