Reindeer Christmas Mix | Holiday Muddy Buddies | Peanut Butter Free

This Holiday Muddy Buddies Mix is a party favorite of my family ! It's easy and quick, made with Chex cereal and Chocolate !  Package the Reindeer Christmas Mix up in pretty cellophane bags or tins for family and friends !

Reindeer Christmas Mix Muddy Buddies

My husband isn't a fan of peanut butter, so I adapted this recipe to make it peanut-butter free.

We still like peanuts in our Muddy Buddy Mix, but you can leave them out if you prefer.  Whether you use Dark Chocolate or White Chocolate, it's unanimous in our family that this is one of the best snack mixes  during the holidays !

I always try to find my ingredients at Aldi for the best prices.

Check out my other White Chocolate Reindeer Food Christmas Mix Recipe and Christmas Bark Recipe !

Easy clean up with Handmade Dish Cloths from Moomettes Crochet !

Muddy Buddy Mix

1 box (12.8 oz.) (about 13 cups) Rice Chex, Corn Chex Wheat Chex or Chocolate Chex cereal (or combination)
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Pretzels
Peanuts
¾ cup creamy peanut butter, optional
Or use 1/4 to 1/2 cup Corn syrup
6 tablespoons butter, cut into smaller pieces
1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup Holiday M&M's

Melt chocolate chips in double boiler, add butter and corn syrup, stirring until smooth
Add Vanilla Extract
In a large bowl or stock pot pan, add Chex Mix, peanuts, M&Ms, Pretzels
Mix in chocolate mixture until all is coated
Stir in Powdered Sugar, 1/2 cup at a time until well coated
Layer in parchment lined cookie sheet
Refrigerate until firm
Break into pieces
Place in air-tight container and store in

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Christmas Mix | Reindeer Food | Trail Mix Recipe

This sweet and salty Christmas Holiday Reindeer Food trail mix recipe is easy to make and the perfect snack or dessert to surprise your family and friends at your next Christmas Party or Holiday Event !

Christmas Holiday Reindeer Food Trail Mix

You won't believe how easy it is to make !  I bought one box of each Chex and Cheerio cereal at Aldi  (that store is terrific) and had enough to give away to all of the relatives and neighbors.  Of course, my little granddaughter thinks it's the perfect breakfast food because it has Cheerios and Rice Chex in it !  That's what Grandmoms are for !

If you can find the red and green M&Ms that makes it even more festive and fun, but I haven't seen them in awhile around here.

I like to add about a cup of confectioner's sugar after the white chocolate is mixed in to give this sweet treat even more sugary goodness!

Box it up in festive tins to give out as gifts or bring to your office holiday party !

We also enjoy making the original Chex Mixx that is more spicy, not sweet, and is always a favorite when our family secret ingredient is added 

Easy cleanup with Handmade Dish Cloths from Moomettes Crochet !

Christmas Chex Mix Trail Reindeer Food Mix

3 c. Cheerios
3 c. Rice Chex
1 Bag Pretzel Sticks
1 Large Can of Salted Peanuts
2 Bags M&M's
24 oz of White Chocolate (or Almond Bark - I find at Aldi)
1 c. Confectioner's Powdered Sugar

In a large bowl combine the Cheerios, Chex Mix, Pretzels, Peanuts and M&Ms and mix well.
Using a Double Boiler, or a large pan filled with water and insert a smaller pan, place white chocolate in smaller pan, and melt over the very hot, but not quite boiling water.
 When chocolate is smooth and melted, pour into the dry mixture and mix well to coat all pieces.
Mix in the the powdered sugar after all pieces are coated with white chocolate.
 Dry on parchment or wax paper on a large cookie sheet.
Break into pieces, place in air tight container or in refrigerator or freezer.

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