Reindeer Chow

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Reindeer Chow, an easy, fun, and favorite holiday treat!

This is one of those holiday treats my family always made and is also commonly known as muddy buddies.

I doctored them up a little for more of a festive flair by adding holiday m&ms! I KNOW you’re going to love this reindeer chow!!

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Reindeer Puppy Chow – you need to try this ASAP!

I love this time of year! There are so many goodies that are preserved just for the holidays, it just makes our favorite treats extra special!

Why is that anyway… we think we can only have these yummies when the temperature drops? Who knows, but I’ll take ’em and I’ll especially take this Christmas Puppy Chow!

Take me to the recipe for Reindeer Chow already!

Thank you so much for your eagerness to view my recipe.

If you would rather not hear my super helpful tips and tricks, FAQ, and my overall awesomeness and get straight to this delicious Reindeer Chow – you can very easily scroll all the way to the bottom of this post for the full printable FREE recipe! Bon appetit.

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Reindeer Chow is one of my favorite holiday treats!

How do you make Reindeer Chow:

  • Melt the peanut butter and butter.
  • Add in the chocolate and stir until dissolved.
  • Stir in the vanilla.
  • In a large bowl stir together half of the peanut butter mixture and half of your cereal.
  • In a double lined paper bag, add some (but not all!)  of the powdered sugar and the remaining cereal. Shake!
  • Then add in some M&Ms, some more powdered sugar, some of the previously mixed cereal, and some of the remaining peanut butter mixture.
  • Shake and repeat until all the ingredients are combined and the cereal is coated with powdered sugar!

Puppy Chow Chex Mix Recipe, Muddy Buddy Chex mix, Reindeer Chow – call it what you want, but I call it delicious!

 

What is reindeer chow?

Reindeer chow is a mixture of peanut butter, chocolate, cereal, candy, and powdered sugar.

It goes by other names like muddy buddies and puppy chow. Depending on the type of candy you use you can make this for any holiday!

I used red and green for a Christmas themed recipe, but you can easily use pink candy for Valentine’s Day, pastel-colored candy for Easter and so on!

Can you freeze reindeer chow?

Yes! I love sticking this in the freezer and eating it that way!

It will keep for at least a month in the freezer, but honestly, it never lasts that long in my house, because we eat it up so fast!

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How to store reindeer chow?

Store in an airtight container. I like to then place it in the freezer and eat it slightly frozen- yum!

What do you think? Is this Christmas Puppy Chow something you and your little ones will enjoy?!

This reindeer chow was always a favorite among my cousins and myself growing up. Eating it immediately takes me back to my childhood. Going sledding, the anticipation of Santa Claus and just that magical feeling you get around this time of year!

I even made these cute mason jar gift containers so I can give them away to my neighbors and family! Grab a pack today and start packaging up those gifts!

I hope you make these and start some traditions of your own! Do you already have some traditions? What are some musts you make??

Make sure to check out some of my other favorite holiday recipes like Christmas Tree Frosted Cupcakes, Chocolate Peppermint Sandwich Cookies, and these cute Christmas Tree Meringues!

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Tools used to make Reindeer Chow:

Reindeer Chow {Muddy Buddies}

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Christmas Puppy Chow, Muddy Buddies, Muddy Buddy Chex mix, Puppy Chow Chex Mix, Reindeer Chow
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 20 servings
Calories: 586kcal
Reindeer Chow, an easy, fun, and favorite holiday treat!
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Ingredients

  • 14 Cups Chex cereal
  • 18 oz holiday m&ms
  • 12 oz semi sweet chocolate bar or chips
  • 1/2 Cup unsalted butter
  • 1 Cup peanut butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4-5 Cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Melt the peanut butter and butter in a microwave safe dish. Microwave in 30 second intervals until butter is melted. Add the chocolate a little at a time until all is melted into the mix. You might need to microwave one last time to make sure everything is melted and add the vanilla. Stir together.
  • In a large bowl add half of the cereal. Drizzle half of the chocolate peanut butter mixture into the cereal in the bowl. Mix with a spoon.
  • Place one large paper bag into another one. Add 1/2 cup of the powdered sugar and half of the mixed cereal into the bag. Close this tightly and shake vigorously. Add more powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time if needed until all the cereal is coated. Add 1/4 of the m&ms into the bag and toss. Place in an air tight container.
  • Continue these step with the remaining ingredients. Keep stored in an airtight container. I personally love to keep it in the freezer, YUM!

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Nutrition

Calories: 586kcal | Carbohydrates: 88g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 326mg | Potassium: 340mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 51g | Vitamin A: 13.4% | Vitamin C: 6.9% | Calcium: 13.9% | Iron: 82.9%

Reindeer Chow AKA Muddy Buddies with a Holiday twist! #recipe from thissillygirlskitchen.com #reindeerchow #muddybuddies #puppychow #holiday #christmasdesserts #christmas
Reindeer Chow AKA Muddy Buddies with a Holiday twist! #recipe from thissillygirlskitchen.com #reindeerchow #muddybuddies #puppychow #holiday #christmasdesserts #christmas

This post was updated on 11/29/2018 with new photos.

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56 Comments at Reindeer Chow

  9. Cheryl says:
    December 3, 2013

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    This looks yummy. I think this will be a project for me and my 7 year old while her brother goes to scouts and her sister goes to activity days. She always feels left out because she doesn’t get to go until she is 8. We have mommy/daughter time during that time of week and I’m always looking for a fun easy project we can do together. This looks just right, fun, easy adn yummy! Thanks for sharing on Tasty Tuesdays! HUGS!

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  10. Lisa L says:
    December 3, 2013

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    Any idea what could be substituted for the peanut butter for those with nut allergies? I have to avoid all nuts so almond butter is out, too. 🙂 Thanks!

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    2. Mary says:
      December 1, 2015

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      I make this without peanut butter. I use one bag of chips and one stick of butter. Melt, toss with cereal and then the powdered sugar. Tastes great with mint M&Ms!

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        1. Dana DeVolk says:
          November 20, 2016

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          Yes, you can, but I would replace it with more chocolate in the same amount of peanut butter. If she can eat other nut butters, that would be a great replacement as well.

          Reply
  15. Amy Perdew says:
    December 5, 2013

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    We recently bought some Muddy Buddy Snickerdoodle Chex Mix at the store because my husband was saying how delicious they were, but they were okay. I did love the velvety goodness that the powdered sugar adds. Your Reindeer Chow Muddy Buddies are just so delicious looking. I have been wanting to make some of my own, thanks for sharing the how to’s so I can get some made. Thanks as always for linking up with us at Inspiration in Progress, I always enjoy your posts.

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  18. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says:
    December 5, 2013

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    I love the fun holiday spin on muddy buddies 🙂 Thanks so much for linking up to Freedom Fridays, Dana!

    Reply
  27. Kelley Sparacino says:
    December 11, 2013

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    I love puppy chow now reindeer chow 🙂 I’m going to make some small baggies of it for my son’s class party this week & I absolutely LOVE your graphic/logo. Is it possible to get just the graphic “Reindeer Chow” without the photo of the mix in the background? I would love to use it for a printable tag & of course would be happy to pay you for your time!
    Thanks & Merry Christmas, Kelley

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  32. Lauren says:
    December 22, 2014

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    Approx. how many servings does this make? I love the idea as giving this as a gift to my coworkers, and I’ve already purchased cute bags. But I’m not sure if I need to do a double batch or not.

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      1. Sarah Metzger says:
        August 10, 2016

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        I’m also planning to make a batch or two for my coworkers. (Using your mason jar idea gift jar idea, too!!) How many oz are you estimating per “serving”? Or how many 32oz mason jars would a batch fill? I’m guessing 3 – 4 jars?

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        1. Dana DeVolk says:
          August 10, 2016

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          I hate to say that I’m not entirely sure. It really makes a LOT. Depending on the size of the mason jars you use too. If you are using the smaller mason jars, I’d say you would get at least 12 portions if not more.

          Reply
  33. Kara says:
    December 1, 2016

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    What a great idea to add the holiday M&Ms! I love it! I want to make this for gifts and Christmas day, but need to make some early. How do you recommend storing it, and how long do you think it will be good? Thanks so much! ::)

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    1. Dana DeVolk says:
      December 2, 2016

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      When I make muddy buddies I always store it in an air-tight container in the freezer. That is just a personal preference but it will keep for weeks like that. So, if you want to make it ahead of time, I suggest making this without the m&m’s, freeze it and then right before handing them out as gifts, mix in the m&m’s and package it up. I hope that helps!

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    1. Dana DeVolk says:
      December 16, 2016

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      According to similar pre-packaged products like this a serving size is 1/3 Cup. However, if you are giving it as gifts or separating it into portions I would serve it in 1 Cup portions.

      Reply

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