Ingredients
– 6 cups Corn Pops cereal
– 1 cup creamy peanut butter
– 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
– 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
– 1/2 teaspoon honey
– 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 3/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
1-First Step: Prep Your Work Area. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to make cleanup easy and set aside. Measure out 6 cups of a puffed cereal such as Corn Pops for your crunchy base.
2-Second Step: Melt the Chocolate-Peanut Butter Mixture. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup creamy peanut butter, 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, and 1 teaspoon vegetable oil. Microwave on half power for 1 minute. Stir well to mix. Continue heating in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until melted and smooth (about 2-3 minutes total). Alternatively, melt together in a double boiler over simmering water on the stovetop.
3-Third Step: Add Honey and Mix in Cereal. Stir 1/2 teaspoon honey into the warm chocolate mixture for added sweetness and binding. Add the cereal in 2-cup batches, folding carefully with a spatula to coat each piece fully with the chocolate-peanut butter blend before adding more.
4-Fourth Step: Prepare Cocoa-Powder and Powdered Sugar Coating. In a large sealable plastic bag or container, mix 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder and 3/4 cup powdered sugar evenly. This dry mixture will give reindeer poop its signature dusty appearance and sweet finish.
5-Fifth Step: Coat the Cereal Mix. Once the cereal is fully coated in the chocolate mixture, transfer it to the bag or container with cocoa and powdered sugar. Seal tightly and shake vigorously until all pieces are evenly coated. Spread the coated snack across the lined baking sheet in a single layer to allow setting.
6-Final Step: Let Set and Serve. Allow your reindeer poop snack mix to sit at room temperature until the coating firms up, about 15–20 minutes. Store leftovers in an airtight container. This fun, chocolatey snack is perfect for holiday parties, classroom treats, or casual snacking with the family.
Last Step:
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🥄 Tip: Substitute peanut butter with almond or sun butter for a twist.
🥜 Tip: Add nuts or pretzels to enhance texture and flavor.
🎁 Tip: Perfect for gift giving in decorative tins with fun tags.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Chill time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 387
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 248mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.02g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 1mg
