Recipe courtesy of Ashley Holt
Reindeer Chow
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 10 to 12 servings
- Total: 45 min (includes setting time)
- Active: 15 min
Ingredients
3 cups chocolate corn or rice cereal squares, such as Chex
3 cups honey and graham cereal, such as Honey Oh's
1 cup pretzel twists or sticks, broken into small pieces
3/4 cup chocolate-hazelnut spread, such as Nutella
3/4 cup white chocolate chips
1/4 cup butterscotch chips
1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Edible glitter, for that magical touch (I like Jewel Dust!)
Candy-coated chocolate balls in assorted colors, for scattering
Directions
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cereal squares, honey and graham cereal and pretzel pieces. Mix them together and set aside.
- Melt the Chocolate-Hazelnut Spread and Baking Chips: In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the chocolate-hazelnut spread with the white chocolate and butterscotch chips in 20-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until melted and smooth.
- Drizzle the Sweetness: Pour the melted chocolate-hazelnut-butterscotch mixture over the dry ingredients in the bowl. Carefully stir to coat all the dry ingredients evenly.
- Cool and Set: Spread the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet or a large tray to cool and set. Allow it to sit at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes or until it's no longer sticky.
- Give it a dusting: Spoon the powdered sugar and salt over the mixture and give it a good toss to make sure everything is coated evenly. Transfer to a bowl if that’s easier for you!
- Add Some Sparkle: Don't forget the magic! Sprinkle edible glitter generously over the reindeer chow. Watch it glisten and shine like fresh snow in the winter sun. Scatter over some candy-coated chocolate balls for a pop of color and yum.
- Serve and Enjoy: Now, it's time to enjoy the magic. Serve your reindeer chow in festive bowls or package it up and give away as gifts!
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container. Reindeer chow can last for 1 to 2 weeks at room temperature!