Description
This Reindeer Food, also known as Christmas Puppy Chow or Muddy Buddies, is a delightful holiday snack that combines crunchy cereal with a sweet chocolate and peanut butter coating, topped with festive M&Ms and sprinkles.
Ingredients
Rice Cereal Squares:
9 cups
Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips:
1 cup
Creamy Peanut Butter:
½ cup
Unsalted Butter:
¼ cup
Vanilla Extract:
1 teaspoon
Powdered Sugar:
1½ cups
Red and Green M&Ms:
½ cup
Holiday Sprinkles:
½ cup
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add the rice cereal squares and set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal and gently fold to coat evenly.
- Add the powdered sugar to a large zip-top bag or container with a lid.
- Add the coated cereal, seal, and shake until all pieces are fully coated.
- Spread the mixture out on a baking sheet to cool.
- Once cooled, stir in the M&Ms and holiday sprinkles.
- Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Use almond butter or sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version.
- Try peppermint M&Ms or white chocolate chips for a festive twist.
- Great for gifting in jars or treat bags!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¾ cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
