White Trash Snack Mix (Printable View)
Sweet-salty cereal, pretzel, nut and candy mix coated in creamy white chocolate; an easy no-bake party snack.
# What You Need:
→ Base
01 - 3 cups crispy rice cereal squares (such as Rice Chex)
02 - 3 cups corn cereal squares (such as Corn Chex)
03 - 2 cups small pretzel twists
04 - 2 cups salted peanuts
05 - 2 cups bite-sized cheese crackers (such as Goldfish or Cheez-It)
→ Sweets
06 - 2 cups mini chocolate-coated candies (such as M&M's)
07 - 2 cups mini marshmallows
→ Coating
08 - 24 ounces white chocolate chips or white candy coating
09 - 2 tablespoons coconut oil or vegetable shortening (optional, for smoother melting)
# How To Make It:
01 - Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine crispy rice cereal squares, corn cereal squares, small pretzels, salted peanuts, bite-sized cheese crackers, mini chocolate-coated candies, and mini marshmallows until evenly distributed.
03 - Place white chocolate chips and coconut oil or vegetable shortening (if using) in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly between bursts, until melted and smooth.
04 - Pour melted white chocolate over the combined snack mixture. Using a spatula, gently and thoroughly fold until every component is evenly coated.
05 - Transfer the coated mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread into an even, single layer.
06 - Allow the mix to cool at room temperature for approximately 20 minutes or until fully set. Once solidified, break into chunks, then store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get salty, sweet, and crunchy in every bite like you’re cheating at snack time.
- I’ve watched friends and family crowd the snack table just for another handful – they never guess how little work it took.
02 -
- If the chocolate is overheated, it seizes up and won’t coat – I learned that the sticky way.
- One day I swapped the marshmallows for dried cranberries, and suddenly everyone called me a genius.
03 -
- Work fast once the white chocolate is poured – hesitation means clumpy or unevenly coated pieces.
- Using a flexible spatula lets you scoop and fold just enough so the mix stays light and crunchy, not crushed.