Santa's Reindeer Chow is a delicious chocolate muddy buddies recipe loaded with Santa's favorite goodies no one can resist! Rudolph approved!
Santa's secret recipe for his Reindeer makes them jump for glee! You'll jump for glee too with these delicious chocolate muddy buddies loaded with Santa's goodies in your reach!
Here comes Santa Claus, Here comes Santa Claus, right down Reindeer Lane! Santa's gearing up for that special night before Christmas and do you know what snack Reindeer love the most? Santa's Yummy Reindeer Chow!!
They only get it on that magical night on Christmas Eve because it's addicting as hell. And if he gave it to the reindeer all the time, they probably wouldn't be able to fly like they do.
(Shhhh....Don't tell anyone, but Santa eats it all the time, so that might explain why he looks like he does, ya think?) But since it's a very special time of the year, Santa whips up his own special concoction of Santa's Yummy Reindeer Chow for his beloved Reindeer and it makes them jump for major glee--like over-the-world glee!
Reindeer are awesome, don't you think? Rudolph, of course, is the most famous; then you have Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, and Blitzen. A very magical team, for a very magical night.
To get in that magical mood, you can make these in a flash and promptly, give them away as gifts, Christmas party-time or movie-time watching Rudolph and all your favorite Christmas shows or Hallmark Channel, my personal favorite.
Ingredients needed
Reindeer Puppy Chow
Santa's Goodies
How to make Santa's Reindeer Chow
Christmas Puppy Chow
- Pour cereal in a large bowl and set aside.
- Melt chocolate chips and peanut butter together either in the microwave or stove-top and stir until smooth.
- Pour mixture over cereal and gently fold until coated.
- In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar and cocoa powder together, until mixed well.
- Dump powdered sugar into a large plastic bag and add cereal mixture and shake until covered.
- Pour onto a cookie sheet to let cool.
Santa's Goodies
- Mix in marshmallows, Whoppers, pretzels, M&M's and enjoy!
Some other snacky stuff you might like for the holidays that are sure to be a hit with your family and friends!
- Halloween ‘Party’ Puppy Chow
- Soft & Creamy Peanut Butter Fudge
- Irresistible Chocolate Covered Coconut Truffles
- Red Velvet Santa {Cake Mix} Cookies
- Red White & Blue Puppy Chow
Ho-Ho-Ho! Enjoy!
Here's the recipe for Santa's Reindeer Chow from Santa, himself!
Santa's Reindeer Chow
Ingredients
Reindeer Chow
- 6 cups Rice or Corn Chex cereal
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
Santa's Goodies
- 1 - 2 cups miniature marshmallows
- 1 - 2 cups Whoppers
- 1 -2 cups salted mini pretzels
- 1 bag Red and Green M&M's
Instructions
Reindeer Chow
- Pour cereal in a large bowl and set aside.
- Melt chocolate chips and peanut butter together either in the microwave or stove-top and stir until smooth.
- Pour mixture over cereal and gently fold until coated.
- In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar and cocoa powder together, until mixed well.
- Dump powdered sugar into a large plastic bag and add cereal mixture and shake until covered.
- Pour onto a cookie sheet to let cool.
Santa's Goodies
- Mix in marshmallows, Whoppers, pretzels, M&M's and enjoy!
Notes
Kim Lange says
You could use Sunbutter or Nutella would work lovely.
Ginger Reynolds says
Is there something that could be used instead of peanut butter?
Kim Lange says
It is very delicious! You will love it! Thanks for commenting and Happy Holidays Marilyn! xo
Marilyn says
Sounds. Like a very delicious snack I need to try this one
Kim Lange says
Great to hear! That's awesome and thank you!
Scoop says
Used this for gifts, it was a hit!
ChocolaTess says
No, cool whip wouldn't work Janna. You would need to use a peanut butter substitute like WOWbutter or Sunbutter for substituting. You should be able to order it over Amazon or see if your local walmart or Target might have it. Hope that helps!
Janna says
This is great..but what can I substitute for the peanut butter. No peanut butter at school...would cool whip work?
ChocolaTess says
Yes that would be great idea Kelly! 😀 It's addicting...LOL!
Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats says
What a fun snack! I would gladly munch on this while decorating the Christmas tree!! Mmm 🙂
ChocolaTess says
Hi Terry! The Kitchen has a great article on substitutes for peanut butter. I love this!
http://www.thekitchn.com/5-nut-free-alternatives-to-peanut-butter-222921
Terry says
what can I substitute for the peanut butter?
ChocolaTess says
Hi Denise! Thank you! I love that idea! 🙂
DEnise says
Do you think they would keep ok in a mason jar? Sound delicious!
ChocolaTess says
Hi Donna! Up to a week @ room temperature and make sure they are sealed very well. 🙂
Donna Richardson says
How long does this stay fresh if they are put into goodie bags?
ChocolaTess says
Hi Jackie! I would say anywhere between 12-18 cups depending on how many cups of the pretzels, marshmallows and whoppers you add in and how much you want to to gift. 🙂 I hope they enjoy it! 🙂
Jackie says
Do you know about how much this makes? I want to give as Christmas presents and need to gigure out bag sizes and how many I can get out of a batch. Thank you!
ChocolaTess says
Hi Irene, there's a Pink button at the bottom that says 'click here' to get to the recipe. But here's the actual link: http://www.thebakingchocolatess.com/santas-raindeer-chow/2/
Happy Thanksgiving! 🙂
Irene says
Trying to get the recipe for reindeer chow
ChocolaTess says
Thank you Mary! 🙂
Mary // chattavore says
I love snack mixes. This looks so simple and delicious! Thanks for sharing.