REINDEER CHOW

REINDEER CHOW 6 cups Rice Chex cereal 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1 cup dry brownie mix or 1 cup powdered sugar mixed with 1 1/2 tablespoons cocoa powder 1 bag Christmas M&M's 12 ounce bag 2 cups mini peanut butter cups 2 cups pretzel twists Place the cereal in a large bowl. In a medium bowl, combine the chocolate chips and peanut butter. Microwave the chocolate mixture for 30 second intervals until melted; stir until smooth. Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal and use a spatula to gently toss the cereal in the chocolate until completely coated. Place the brownie mix inside a resealable gallon sized plastic bag. Add the chocolate coated cereal. Seal, then shake until cereal is coated in the brownie mix. Spread the cereal out in a single layer on a sheet of parchment paper; cool completely until dry. Combine the cereal, M&M's, peanut butter cups and pretzel twists, then serve. Servings ~ 20