Description
Sweet chocolate-coated Reindeer Chow muddy buddies delight chocolate and peanut butter fans with classic Midwestern charm. Holiday gatherings become magical when friends gather around this irresistible snack that you cannot stop eating.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 14 cups Chex cereal
- 18 ounces (510 grams) holiday M&Ms
- 12 ounces (340 grams) semi-sweet chocolate
- 1 cup peanut butter
Binding Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating Ingredients:
- 4–5 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Gently melt peanut butter and butter in microwave at 50% power until smooth and fully combined, stirring every 30 seconds.
- Gradually incorporate chocolate into warm peanut butter mixture, stirring continuously until achieving a glossy, uniform consistency.
- Stir vanilla extract into chocolate mixture, ensuring even distribution of flavor.
- Divide cereal into two equal portions and carefully fold half into chocolate mixture, ensuring each piece gets evenly coated.
- Prepare double-layered paper bags with powdered sugar at the bottom, creating a protective coating surface.
- Transfer chocolate-coated cereal into prepared bags, seal tightly, and vigorously shake to completely cover with powdered sugar.
- Assess sugar coverage and add more powdered sugar if needed for a complete, even white coating.
- Gently fold M&Ms into the sugar-coated cereal mixture, distributing them throughout the batch.
- Repeat entire coating process with remaining cereal and chocolate mixture to ensure consistent texture and flavor throughout the entire batch.
Notes
- Prevent chocolate from seizing by melting slowly and stirring constantly to maintain smooth consistency.
- Use gluten-free cereal like Chex for celiac or gluten-sensitive diets, ensuring total recipe adaptability.
- Experiment with different chocolate types like dark, milk, or white for unique flavor variations and personalized taste experiences.
- Store in airtight container at room temperature for maximum freshness, keeping treats crispy and delicious for several days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg