Description
White Trash Recipe: This sweet and salty no-bake snack mix is a crowd-pleasing favorite for holidays, parties, and gift-giving. Packed with crispy cereal, pretzels, marshmallows, and nuts, coated in smooth white chocolate, it’s customizable, quick to prepare, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 3 cups crispy rice cereal (e.g., Rice Chex or Crispix)
- 3 cups mini pretzels (twists or sticks)
- 1 1/2 cups roasted peanuts (or mixed nuts)
- 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup holiday-themed M&M’s
- 2 cups white chocolate chips or white almond bark
Instructions
- Prepare the Mix: Combine cereal, pretzels, peanuts, marshmallows, and M&M’s in a large bowl. Mix well.
- Melt the Chocolate: Melt white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 20-second intervals and stirring until smooth.
- Coat the Mix: Pour melted chocolate over the dry ingredients, gently folding until evenly coated.
- Spread and Set: Spread the mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Let it set at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate for faster setting.
- Break and Serve: Once hardened, break into bite-sized pieces and serve or store.
Notes
- Make it Nut-Free: Replace peanuts with extra cereal or pretzels.
- Vegan Option: Use vegan white chocolate and gelatin-free marshmallows.
- Festive Ideas: Swap M&M colors to suit the holiday theme.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
