Easy Reindeer Chow

Cheerios, Chex mix, pretzels, peanuts and M&Ms covered in white chocolate make up this delicious, classic Christmas mix! It's great for holiday munching and gift giving!

Servings

Calories 843kcal

Author Sara

Ingredients

4 cups pretzels
4 cups Cheerios
4 cups Chex cereal
3 cups honey roasted peanuts
11.40 ounce bag peanut butter M&Ms I used their Christmas bag
24 ounces white chocolate chips
3 teaspoons shortening
Sprinkles for garnish optional

Instructions

Use a rolling pin to crush the pretzels in a plastic gallon ziplock bag.
Add the pretzels, Cheerios, Chex cereal, peanuts and M&Ms to a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
Add the white chocolate chips and shortening to a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30 second increments, stirring each time, until chips are melted.
Pour the melted chocolate on top of the ingredients in the big mixing bowl.
Use a greased spatula to stir and combine.
Place the mix onto baking sheets lined with silicone mats or parchment paper, using spatula to flatten.
Shake on some sprinkles (optional),
Refrigerate baking pan for 15-20 minutes.
Break into pieces and store in an airtight container.

Notes

Mixing Technique: When combining the melted white chocolate with the dry ingredients, use a gentle folding motion to ensure an even coating without crushing the cereal or breaking the pretzels too much. This helps maintain the texture and appearance of the reindeer chow.
Even Spreading: After transferring the mixture onto the baking sheets, use the back of a spoon or spatula to spread it out evenly. This ensures that the reindeer chow sets uniformly and prevents clumps or unevenly coated pieces.
Quick Chilling: Refrigerating the baking pan for 15-20 minutes helps the white chocolate coating set quickly, allowing you to break the Reindeer Chow into pieces more easily. Ensure that the pan is placed on a flat surface in the fridge to promote even cooling.

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