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White Trash Snack Mix: The Ultimate Sweet and Salty No-Bake Treat

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White Trash Snack Mix is a sweet and salty no-bake snack made with crunchy cereals, pretzels, roasted peanuts, colorful candies, and creamy white chocolate. Perfect for parties, holidays, gifting, movie nights, and everyday snacking.

  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings 1x
  • Category: Snack

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups Rice Chex cereal
  • 4 cups Corn Chex cereal
  • 2 cups mini pretzels
  • 2 cups dry roasted peanuts
  • 1 cup M&M candies
  • 24 ounces white chocolate chips or white melting wafers

Instructions

  1. Line two large baking sheets or trays with parchment paper.
  2. Place Rice Chex cereal, Corn Chex cereal, pretzels, peanuts, and M&M candies into a very large mixing bowl.
  3. Melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval until smooth.
  4. Pour the melted white chocolate over the cereal mixture.
  5. Stir gently but thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  6. Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets.
  7. Allow the snack mix to cool completely at room temperature until the chocolate hardens.
  8. Break the mixture into bite-sized clusters.
  9. Transfer to serving bowls or airtight storage containers.
  10. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

  • Use fresh cereal and pretzels for maximum crunch.
  • Do not overheat the white chocolate.
  • White almond bark can be substituted for white chocolate chips.
  • Add seasonal candies to customize the mix.
  • Mini marshmallows make a fun addition.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
  • Freeze for up to 2 months if desired.
  • Use parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  • Allow the coating to harden completely before storing.
  • This recipe can easily be doubled for parties and holidays.

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