Rudolph Chow
Get ready to sleigh your holiday snack game with Rudolph Chow, a festive twist on classic muddy buddies! This irresistible no-bake treat combines crunchy rice or corn cereal squares with a luscious coating of melted semisweet chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and a hint of vanilla. Coated in powdered sugar for that snowy, wintry look, it’s then adorned with red-and-green holiday sprinkles and adorable mini red candy pieces—perfectly capturing Rudolph’s iconic nose. Ready in just 15 minutes, this crowd-pleasing recipe is the ultimate combination of sweet, salty, and crunchy goodness. Ideal for holiday parties, movie nights, or as a merry gift, Rudolph Chow is guaranteed to add a little extra magic to your celebrations.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice or corn cereal squares (e.g., Chex)
- 1 cup Semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup Creamy peanut butter
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 cups Powdered sugar
- 0.5 cup Red-and-green holiday sprinkles
- 0.5 cup Mini red candy-coated chocolates (e.g., red M&Ms, for 'Rudolph noses')
Instructions
Place the rice or corn cereal squares in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, and unsalted butter.
Microwave the mixture on high in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until fully melted and smooth (about 1-2 minutes total).
Stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.
Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the cereal in the large bowl and gently toss with a spatula until all the cereal pieces are evenly coated.
Add the powdered sugar to a gallon-sized zip-top bag.
Transfer the chocolate-coated cereal to the bag of powdered sugar, seal the bag, and shake vigorously until all the cereal pieces are well coated in powdered sugar.
Transfer the coated cereal to a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper or wax paper.
Sprinkle the red-and-green holiday sprinkles and red candy-coated chocolates evenly over the mixture while it’s still slightly sticky.
Let the Rudolph Chow cool completely and allow the chocolate to set, about 15-20 minutes.
Once cooled, break into bite-sized clusters if necessary and serve or store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6357 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 256.5 g | 329% | |
| Saturated Fat | 102.2 g | 511% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 132 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 3990 mg | 173% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 946.9 g | 344% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 46.8 g | 167% | |
| Total Sugars | 576.7 g | ||
| Protein | 103.7 g | 207% | |
| Vitamin D | 12.0 mcg | 60% | |
| Calcium | 1963 mg | 151% | |
| Iron | 68.6 mg | 381% | |
| Potassium | 2867 mg | 61% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
