Christmas Reindeer Chow Snack Mix
This Christmas Reindeer Chow Snack Mix is a festive sweet-and-salty treat made with popcorn, pretzels, cereal, candy, sprinkles, and marshmallows, perfect for holiday parties, gifting, or movie nights.
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Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 10 c popped popcorn
- 16 oz white candy coating
- 2 c miniature pretzels
- 2 c rice Chex cereal
- 1 12 oz bag red and green chocolate candies
- 1/2 c sprinkles
- 1 1/2 c miniature marshmallows
Instructions
Prepare the baking sheet.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the popped popcorn in the center of the prepared sheet.
Melt the candy coating.
- Melt the white candy coating according to the package directions until smooth.
Coat the popcorn.
- Pour the melted candy coating over the popcorn. Using tongs, gently toss until the popcorn is evenly coated.
Add the remaining crunchy ingredients.
- Add the miniature pretzels, rice Chex cereal, and red and green chocolate candies. Toss gently until evenly distributed.
Add the finishing ingredients.
- Add the sprinkles and miniature marshmallows and toss once more to combine.
Allow the mixture to set.
- Let the snack mix rest for 30 minutes, or until the coating has set.
Break apart and serve.
- Once set, break the mixture into pieces and transfer to a serving bowl or storage container.
Notes
To make this Christmas Reindeer Chow Snack Mix gluten free, use certified gluten-free pretzels, gluten-free rice Chex cereal, and gluten-free candy-coated chocolates and sprinkles. Also confirm that the white candy coating and marshmallows are certified gluten free if needed for strict dietary requirements, as ingredient brands can vary.