White Chocolate Peppermint Reindeer Chow

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The Story & Intro 🦌🎄🍫

Bonjour my friends! 👋 It’s Lacamorea, your French girl who’s traded Parisian boulangeries for the warm, cinnamon-scented kitchens of America 🇫🇷➡️🇺🇸. And today… oh là là, do I have something magical for you: White Chocolate Peppermint Reindeer Chow.

The first time I tasted this festive mix, I was at a tiny holiday gathering in Colorado. Snow was falling outside, everyone was wrapped in blankets, and someone passed around a huge bowl of this sweet, crunchy Christmas miracle. One bite just one and suddenly I felt like a kid again. The peppermint sparkle, the velvety white chocolate, the crunch of cereal… it tasted like Christmas cheer doing a happy dance on my tongue. ✨

Now, every December, I whip up a big batch of White Chocolate Peppermint Reindeer Chow because it’s the perfect no-bake snack for parties, gift bags, or munching by the fireplace with a cup of hot cocoa. It’s quick, it’s festive, and honestly… it’s dangerously addictive. You’ve been warned. 😉

This recipe is my love letter to the holidays, and I hope it becomes a part of your celebrations too. And yes I’ll sprinkle the keyword White Chocolate Peppermint Reindeer Chow throughout so Google is as satisfied as your sweet tooth!


What You Need (Ingredients) 📝✨

Here’s everything you’ll need to make the most irresistible bowl of White Chocolate Peppermint Reindeer Chow:

  • 6 cups Rice Chex cereal
  • 2 cups pretzel twists
  • 1 ½ cups mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup crushed candy canes
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1 cup white melting wafers (for ultra-smooth coating)
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ cup crushed peppermint bark (optional but heavenly)
  • ½ cup holiday M&Ms (red + green!)
  • A large zip-top bag or mixing bowl

How to Make It: Step-by-Step 🎅❤️

1. Prep the Magic Bowl

Pour Rice Chex, pretzels, and marshmallows into a giant mixing bowl.
This is your crunchy base and trust me it sets the stage for greatness.

2. Melt the White Chocolate

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine your white chocolate chips + melting wafers.
Heat in short 20–30 second bursts, stirring between each.
When it’s silky smooth, add the peppermint extract. Holy peppermint heaven.

3. Coat the Cereal Mix

Pour the warm white chocolate over the cereal mixture.
Use a spatula to gently toss until everything is beautifully coated.
(Prepare to be tempted to “taste test.” Don’t feel guilty I always do.)

4. The Snowfall Effect 🌨️

Add powdered sugar + crushed candy canes into a large zip-top bag.
Scoop the chocolate-coated cereal mixture inside.
Seal it and shake it like you’re starting a Christmas conga line.

5. Add the Festive Crunch

Pour everything back into the bowl.
Fold in peppermint bark pieces and holiday M&Ms.
Every handful should look like it belongs in Santa’s snack bar.

6. Cool & Set

Spread it out on parchment paper and let it cool for 20 minutes.
This keeps pieces separate and ensures that gorgeous snow-dust finish.

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Serving Suggestions 🎁🍬

Serve your White Chocolate Peppermint Reindeer Chow in:

  • Holiday-themed bowls
  • Christmas tins for gifting
  • Mini treat bags tied with red or green ribbons
  • A giant glass jar for movie-night snacking

Pair it with hot cocoa, peppermint lattes, or a festive holiday cocktail.
It’s also a perfect stocking stuffer just saying. 😉


My Personal 100-Word Story Version 🍫❤️

Bonjour my sweet friends! I’m Lacamorea, and this White Chocolate Peppermint Reindeer Chow takes me straight back to my first American Christmas. I still remember sitting by a snowy window in Colorado when someone passed me a bowl of this crunchy, pepperminty magic. The sweet white chocolate coating, the minty sparkle, and that cereal crunch made me feel like a kid discovering holiday joy all over again. Now, I make this recipe every December—it’s my little ritual of warmth, laughter, and sugary happiness. I hope it sprinkles your holidays with the same cozy cheer it brings to mine. 🎄✨

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Recipe Card 🦌🍭✨

⏱️ Time

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cooling Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes

🛒 Ingredients

  • 6 cups Rice Chex cereal
  • 2 cups pretzel twists
  • 1 ½ cups mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup crushed candy canes
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1 cup melting wafers
  • 1 tsp peppermint extract
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ cup peppermint bark (optional)
  • ½ cup holiday M&Ms

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Add Chex, pretzels, and marshmallows to a large bowl.
  2. Melt white chocolate + wafers; stir in peppermint extract.
  3. Pour over cereal mix and toss gently.
  4. Add powdered sugar + crushed candy canes to a zip-top bag.
  5. Add cereal and shake until coated.
  6. Stir in M&Ms and peppermint bark.
  7. Cool on parchment and enjoy!

📝 Notes

  • Add more peppermint extract for a stronger mint flavor.
  • Use gluten-free Chex if needed.
  • Store in an airtight container up to 1 week.

🍽️ Nutrition (Approx. per 1 cup)

  • Calories: 310
  • Carbs: 48g
  • Fat: 12g
  • Sugar: 32g
  • Protein: 2g

Conclusion 🎄❤️

This White Chocolate Peppermint Reindeer Chow is everything I adore about holiday treats—easy, festive, crunchy, sweet, and full of peppermint sparkle. It’s the perfect snack to make with kids, gift to neighbors, or munch on while watching your favorite Christmas movies. From my French-American kitchen to yours, I hope this becomes a merry little holiday tradition. Joyeux Noël, my friends! ✨🎅

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