Reindeer Chow Muddy Buddies
A festive holiday snack mix with chocolate-peanut butter coated cereal, pretzels, M&Ms, and marshmallows.
Ingredients
- 10 oz milk chocolate melting wafers or chocolate chips 285 g
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter 250 g
- 4 tbsp salted butter 57 g
- 1 box Rice Chex cereal about 12 cups, 12 oz / 340 g
- 3 cups powdered sugar 360 g
- 2 cups mini pretzels 120 g
- 2 cups Christmas-colored candy-coated chocolates (like M&Ms) 400 g
- 2 cups mini marshmallows 100 g
Instructions
- In a large, microwave-safe bowl, combine the milk chocolate wafers, creamy peanut butter, and salted butter.
- Microwave on high in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the mixture is completely melted and smooth. This should take 60 to 90 seconds total.
- Pour the Rice Chex cereal into the bowl with the melted chocolate mixture. Gently stir with a spatula until all the cereal is evenly coated.
- Add 1½ cups of the powdered sugar to a gallon-sized zip-top bag. Add the coated cereal, then pour the remaining 1½ cups of powdered sugar on top.
- Seal the bag, removing excess air. Shake the bag well for about a minute, until all the cereal pieces are thoroughly coated in powdered sugar.
- Spread the powdered sugar-coated cereal in a single layer on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Allow the cereal to cool and the chocolate to set completely, about 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Once cooled, transfer the set cereal to a very large mixing bowl. Add the mini pretzels, candy-coated chocolates, and mini marshmallows. Gently toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
For the cleanest look, wait until the coated cereal is completely cool before mixing in the other ingredients, especially the marshmallows.
If you don't have a large enough zip-top bag, you can shake the cereal in two smaller batches or toss it in a large bowl with a lid.
The total amount of cereal in a 12-ounce box can vary slightly. Aim for around 12 cups of cereal for the best coating ratio.