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    Reindeer Chow | Christmas Muddy Buddies

    Home » Holidays » Christmas » Reindeer Chow | Christmas Muddy Buddies

    Published: Nov 3, 2021 · Modified: Oct 2, 2023 by Sarah · This post may contain affiliate links · 5 Comments

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    This Reindeer Chow recipe (AKA Christmas Puppy Chow) is a total crowd-pleaser! The perfect treat for the holidays!

    Red, green, pink and white muddy buddies with m&ms in it AKA reindeer chow

    I love love love this festive Reindeer Chow (aka Christmas Puppy Chow, Muddy Buddies, or Monkey Munch!) Whatever you call this, it's freaking delicious. The best part about this recipe is that you can make a LOT of it at once and no baking is required. It's perfect for sharing or gifting to neighbors and friends. Speaking of Christmas gifts and treats, you might also like this Super Easy Neighbor Christmas Gifts or our insanely popular Cornflake Wreaths. You can check out all of our Christmas ideas on our Christmas page.

    *This post contains affiliate links.

    Reindeer chow cereal mix in a clear bag with green 'happy holidays' tag and gold ribbon curls

    if you want to give it as a gift, I recommend using clear treat bags so that the colors show through. You can also use these free printable Christmas tags. 

    Red, green, pink and white muddy buddies AKA reindeer chow

    How to Make Reindeer Chow

    Ingredients to make muddy buddies: vanilla, chocolate chips, peanut butter, chex cereal and powdered sugar on a pink tablecloth

    Ingredients:

    • Chex cereal
    • Semisweet or Milk Chocolate Chips
    • Creamy Peanut Butter
    • Vanilla Extract
    • Powdered Sugar
    • Red, Green and Pink Candy Melts (optional)
    • Red and Green Peanut M&M's (optional)

    Instructions:

    First, we make classic puppy chow. 

    Collage of steps to make puppy chow AKA muddy buddies

    • Measure cereal into a large bowl and set aside. In a microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter uncovered on high for 1 minute. Stir. Microwave again for about 30 seconds longer or until mixture can be stirred smooth. Stir in vanilla.
    • Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated.
    • Pour into 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag.
    • Add powdered sugar. Seal bag and shake it until well coated.
    • Add more powdered sugar and shake it again if you want your puppy chow to be more white.

    How to Make Red, Green and Pink Christmas Puppy Chow

    • Microwave the first batch of candy melts according to package directions.
    • Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag.
    • Add powdered sugar. Seal bag and shake it until well coated.
    • Repeat this process for each color of cereal you want.

    Chex cereal covered in red, pink and green candy coating and powdered sugar separated into bowls by color, muddy buddies AKA puppy chow

    Combine all colors into a large bowl and enjoy! If you want, you can add red and green peanut M&M's.

    Chex cereal covered in red, pink and green candy coating and powdered sugar separated into bowls by color, muddy buddies AKA puppy chow

    How freaking fun is this Christmas Puppy Chow? I just can't get enough of it...

    Red, green, pink and white Christmas puppy chow with m&ms in it

    Pro-tip: store this in an airtight container in the fridge. This tastes SO good when it is chilled!

    If you make this Reindeer Chow, please leave us a comment with a positive review. We will really appreciate it!

    close-up photo of red, green, pink and white chex Muddy Buddies and red and green m&ms mixed together (Reindeer Chow)

    Reindeer Chow

    Reindeer Chow AKA Christmas Puppy Chow is delicious and easy to make! A festive Christmas treat with green, red, pink, and white Chex!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Servings: 20
    Calories: 492kcal
    Author: Pretty Providence
    Cost: $20

    Equipment

    • Microwave
    • Gallon Ziploc Bags

    Ingredients

    Classic Muddy Buddies Recipe

    • 9 cups Chex cereal Rice or Corn Chex
    • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
    • 1 cup milk or semisweet chocolate chips we prefer Guittard
    • 4 tablespoon unsalted butter
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar

    Red and Green Puppy Chow

    • Red Candy Melts
    • Green Candy Melts
    • Pink Candy Melts optional

    Optional

    • Green and Red Peanut M&M's

    Instructions

    Classic Puppy Chow

    • Measure cereal into a large bowl and set aside.
    • In a microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter uncovered on High 1 minute. Stir. Microwave again for about 30 seconds longer or until mixture can be stirred smooth.
    • Stir in vanilla.
    • Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag.
    • Add powdered sugar. Seal bag and shake it until well coated.
    • Add more powdered sugar and shake it again if you want your puppy chow to be more white.

    Red and Green Christmas Puppy Chow

    • Microwave the first batch of candy melts according to package directions.
    • Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag.
    • Add powdered sugar. Seal bag and shake it until well coated.
    • Repeat this process for each color of cereal you want.
    • Combine all colors into a large bowl and enjoy! If you want, you can add red and green peanut M&M's.
    • Store leftover Reindeer Chow in an airtight container in the fridge or at room temperature.

    Notes

    Store leftover Reindeer Chow in an airtight container in the fridge or at room temperature.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cup | Calories: 492kcal | Carbohydrates: 88g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 372mg | Potassium: 249mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 710IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 147mg | Iron: 17mg
    Did you make this recipe?Mention @prettyprovidenceblog or tag #prettyprovidence!

    Sarah

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    1. Andrea Thueson

      November 19, 2021 at 1:03 pm

      5 stars
      My kids love when I make any sort of "puppy chow" but this was one was so fun and festive! The perfect treat while we decorated our tree this weekend!

      Reply
    2. Toni

      November 19, 2021 at 12:14 pm

      5 stars
      These are really perfect! My kids loved it! Such a delicious treat!

      Reply
      • Jessica

        November 20, 2021 at 12:12 pm

        Yay! Thanks Toni, so glad they liked it.

        Reply
    3. Ashley

      November 19, 2021 at 11:16 am

      5 stars
      My kids love making this with me! It's fun, festive and delicious!

      Reply
      • Jessica

        November 20, 2021 at 12:12 pm

        I'm so glad! Thanks Ashley!

        Reply

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