Reindeer Chow (Christmas Snack Mix)
Make sure Santa's Reindeer have some goodies this holiday season! This Reindeer Chow is a the perfect sweet and salty snack mix. It's crazy delicious and so easy to make!
Servings: 20 (1/2 cup per serving)
Ingredients
- 4 cups stovetop popcorn
- 4 cups Rice Chex Cereal
- 2 cups thin pretzel sticks , broken into pieces
- 1 1/2 cups red and green M&Ms
- 12 ounces white candy melts
- 1 tablespoon red and green nonpareils
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
- Add the popcorn, Chex cereal, pretzel pieces, and M&Ms to a very large mixing bowl.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the candy melts according to package directions until completely smooth (but not hot.)
- Drizzle candy melts over the popcorn mixture, then using a spatula, quickly (but gently) stir and fold until all the ingredients are coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the lined baking sheet, spreading it out in an even layer.
- Sprinkle the nonpareils on top before the chocolate coating hardens.
- Transfer to the refrigerator to completely dry and set, about 1 hour.
- Break into snack-size pieces and serve in a large bow, cute red and green cupcake liners, or package up in cellophane bags for a delicious gift!
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Nutrition
Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 138mg | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 139IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg