Reindeer Chow is the perfect snack for the holidays. Cereals coated in melted white chocolate and holiday candy combine for a sweet and festive Christmas chex mix.
Hooray for the holidays! A perfect time to make our moose munch recipe.
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Reindeer Chow
Reindeer Munch, aka reindeer crack, is an easy no-bake recipe for a holiday sweet treat.
Cozying up, watching movies or playing a game with the family? Then it's snack time!
Everyone will want a big bowl of our reindeer chow, also affectionately known as moose munch, close by.
An assortment of cereal is coated in melted white chocolate making every bite both sweet and savory.
Add in your favorite holiday candy and you won’t be able to stop eating this sweet treat.
You’ll definitely want to make a big batch of snack mix, some for you and some as a delicious gift for the foodies in your life
Just arrange the mix in festive airtight containers and package it up with a bow for holiday foodie gifts!
Reindeer food, aka Christmas chex mix recipe, is sure to become a holiday tradition to enjoy throughout the holiday season every year.
Be sure to make a big bowl of reindeer mix to serve at your holiday party too. I guarantee that it will be a crowd pleaser!
And don't forget to leave a bowl of Christmas snack mix for Santa's reindeer to snack on too!
Our reindeer brownies will also be a delicious and fun addition to your holiday menu.
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You can personalize this festive treat and mix and match any holiday candy that you love.
The candy I used for my reindeer chex mix included:
- Mike and Ike Merry Mix
- Sixlets Chocolatey Candies
- Holiday M&M’s
- Holiday Mix Skittles
Love holiday treats? Be sure to check out our Christmas Tree Brownies, Candy Cane Fudge and Peppermint Brownies Stuffed with Oreos too!
How to make Reindeer Chow
Scroll down for the full recipe instructions and ingredient amounts in the recipe card below
- Melt chocolate
- Stir in cereals
- Arrange on parchment paper and let set
- Combine cereal and candy
How to store your moose munch recipe
- Place mix in an airtight container or ziplock food storage bag and seal
- Store at room temperature
How long will Christmas chex mix stay fresh?
Reindeer Chow will stay fresh for about a week in an airtight container
How to serve Reindeer food chex mix
Serve Reindeer Chow in:
Our Christmas chex mix makes 20 servings about a 1/2 cup per serving. Of course, feel free to eat more than half a cup, I always do!
Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips
- Add holiday sprinkles
- Stir in mini marshmallows
- Love a chocolate-peanut butter flavor? Add mini peanut butter cups to your sweet snack too!
- Make the recipe with your favorite cereals
- Stir in your favorite red and green candy
Substitutions
- Stir in blue and white candy for a Hanukkah mix
- For more chocolate flavor, substitute dark chocolate for the white chocolate
- Substitute milk chocolate for the white chocolate
Equipment
Ingredients
Ingredients for moose munch
- white chocolate chips
- rice chex cereal
- cheerios
- assorted holiday candy
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Reindeer Chow
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Ingredients
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 5 cups rice chex cereal
- 2 cups cheerios
- 3 cups assorted holiday candy
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Instructions
- Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Heat white chocolate chips in the microwave in a large microwave safe bowl, according to package directions, until melted.
- Combine melted chocolate and cereal, tossing until evenly coated.
- Arrange the coated cereal in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets. Let stand until completely cooled.
- Combine cereal and candy in large bowl and enjoy!
Notes
- Add holiday sprinkles
- Stir in mini marshmallows
- Make the recipe with your favorite cereals
- Stir in your favorite red and green candy
- Stir in blue and white candy for a Hanukkah mix
- Substitute dark chocolate for the white chocolate
- Substitute milk chocolate for the white chocolate
This is a really great recipe! It's also so easy to make Gluten-free!
Thanks so much Susan. Enjoy and Savor the Moments, GG
This stuff is so amazingly delicious and addictive we call it Christmas crack. I add some crushed peppermint candy canes to mine. I love peppermint and White Chocolate.
I totally agree with you on calling this Christmas Crack! I love the addition of peppermint. I'll be giving that a try for sure. Thank you for sharing Richard! Savor The Moments, GG