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Reindeer Chow

December 22, 2020 by GG 4 Comments

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Reindeer Chow in bowl with text overlay

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.

Christmas chex mix in white bowl

Moose Munch

Hooray for the holidays! A perfect time to make our Reindeer Chow snack mix recipe.

Cozying up, watching movies or playing a game with the family? You’ll definitely want a big bowl of our reindeer chow, also affectionately known as moose munch, close by.

An assortment of cereals are coated in a sweet 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 for gift giving. Just arrange the mix in airtight containers and package it up with a bow for holiday foodie gifts!

packages of candy for Reindeer Chow

You can personalize your recipe and mix and match any holiday candy that you love.

The candy I used:

  • Mike and Ike Merry Mix
  • Sixlets Chocolatey Candies
  • Holiday M&M’s
  • Holiday Mix Skittles

Love holiday treats? Then you want to check out our Christmas Tree Brownies, Candy Cane Fudge , Reindeer Brownies and Peppermint Brownies Stuffed with Oreos too!

steps for making Reindeer Chow

How to make Reindeer Chow

  1. Melt chocolate
  2. Stir in cereals
  3. Arrange on parchment paper and let set
  4. Combine cereal and candy

How to store your Reindeer Chow

  • Place mix in an airtight container or ziplock food storage bag and seal
  • Store at room temperature

How long will Reindeer Chow stay fresh?

Reindeer Chow will stay fresh for about a week in an airtight container

How to serve Reindeer Chow

 Serve Reindeer Chow in:

  • A big bowl
  • Individual bowls
  • Cupcake liners
  • Small mason jars

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Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips

  • Add holiday sprinkles
  • Stir in mini marshmallows
  • Make recipe with your favorite cereals
  • Stir in blue and white candy for a Hanukkah mix
  • Stir in your favorite red and green candy
  • Make with dark chocolate or milk chocolate

Ingredients you will need to make this recipe

  • white chocolate chips
  • rice chex cereal
  • cheerios
  • assorted holiday candy

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5 from 2 votes
bowl of reindeer chow with holiday decorations
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Reindeer Chow
Prep Time
10 mins
Cooling Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
 

ReindeerChow is the perfect holiday snack. Cereals coated in white chocolate andholiday candy combine for a festive Christmas chex mix.

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Christmas chex mix, Reindeer chow, reindeer munch
Servings: 20
Calories: 287 kcal
Author: Gwynn Galvin
Ingredients
  • 2 cups white chocolate chips
  • 5 cups rice chex cereal
  • 2 cups cheerios
  • 3 cups assorted holiday candy
Instructions
  1. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.

  2. Heat white chocolate chips in microwave, according to package directions, until melted.

  3. Combine melted chocolate and cereal, tossing until evenly coated.

  4. Arrange cereal in single layer on prepared baking sheets. Let stand until completely cooled.

  5. Combine cereal and candy in large bowl and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Makes 20 servings, 1/2 cup each serving

Nutrition Facts
Reindeer Chow
Amount Per Serving
Calories 287 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Cholesterol 8mg3%
Sodium 110mg5%
Potassium 76mg2%
Carbohydrates 39g13%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 31g34%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 270IU5%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 105mg11%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  1. Susan Dubose says

    December 23, 2020 at 9:42 pm

    5 stars
    This is a really great recipe! It’s also so easy to make Gluten-free!

  2. GG says

    December 26, 2020 at 12:22 pm

    Thanks so much Susan. Enjoy and Savor the Moments, GG

  3. Richard Tunner says

    December 27, 2020 at 9:47 pm

    5 stars
    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.

  4. GG says

    December 28, 2020 at 11:19 am

    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

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