Brownie Batter Chex Mix Reindeer Chow

Brownie Batter Chex Mix Reindeer Chow

 

If you love muddy buddies or puppy chow, you’re going to love this holiday version. Reindeer Chow combines the familiar crunchy texture of Chex cereal with a chocolatey brownie-batter coating and plenty of festive mix-ins.

The best part is that you don’t need to turn on the oven. Everything comes together in one bowl, making this an easy Christmas treat when you want something homemade without spending hours in the kitchen.

The combination of chocolate and peanut butter gives the cereal a rich, dessert-like flavour, while powdered sugar adds that classic sweet coating. Holiday M&M-style candies, sprinkles, or other festive toppings make the mix look extra special.

It’s also a great recipe to make with children. Once the chocolate mixture is prepared, kids can help shake the cereal with powdered sugar and add the colorful decorations.

The Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make this easy Reindeer Chow:

Chex cereal: Rice or Corn Chex works well. You can also combine different varieties for extra texture.

Chocolate chips: Semi-sweet chocolate chips give the snack a rich chocolate flavour. Milk chocolate can be used if you prefer something sweeter.

Creamy peanut butter: Peanut butter creates a smooth chocolate-peanut butter coating that sticks beautifully to the cereal.

Butter: Butter helps create a smooth, rich coating and adds extra flavour.

Vanilla extract: A little vanilla enhances the chocolate and peanut butter flavours.

Powdered sugar: This is what gives Reindeer Chow its classic snowy appearance and sweet finish.

Brownie mix: A small amount of dry brownie mix can be added to create that delicious brownie-batter flavour.

Holiday candies: Red and green chocolate candies are perfect for a Christmas theme.

Christmas sprinkles: Add festive sprinkles in red, green, white, or gold for extra colour.

You can also add mini pretzels, chocolate chunks, peanuts, pecans, or mini marshmallows depending on the flavour and texture you want.

How to Make Reindeer Chow

Making this Christmas snack is incredibly easy.

Step 1: Prepare the Cereal

Place the Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl. Use a bowl that gives you plenty of room to stir without crushing the cereal.

Set the bowl aside while you prepare the chocolate coating.

Step 2: Melt the Chocolate Mixture

Add the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter to a microwave-safe bowl.

Microwave in short intervals, stirring between each one, until the mixture is smooth and completely melted.

Be careful not to overheat the chocolate. Gentle heating and frequent stirring will help keep the mixture smooth.

Once melted, stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 3: Coat the Chex

Pour the melted chocolate and peanut butter mixture over the Chex cereal.

Using a large spoon or spatula, gently fold everything together until the cereal is evenly coated.

Try not to stir too aggressively because the cereal can break easily.

Step 4: Add the Powdered Sugar

Transfer the coated cereal to a large resealable food-storage bag or another large container with a lid.

Add the powdered sugar.

Seal the bag and gently shake until all of the cereal pieces are covered in a snowy layer of powdered sugar.

If you prefer a thicker coating, add a little more powdered sugar and shake again.

Step 5: Add the Brownie Flavour

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