White Trash Snack Mix (Printable)
Crunchy cereals, pretzels, peanuts, marshmallows and candies coated in creamy white chocolate—perfect for gatherings.
# 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.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, add the crispy rice cereal, corn cereal, pretzel twists, salted peanuts, cheese crackers, mini chocolate-coated candies, and mini marshmallows. Stir gently to evenly mix all components.
03 - Place the white chocolate chips and coconut oil or vegetable shortening, if using, into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly between each burst, until completely melted and smooth.
04 - Pour the melted white chocolate over the dry snack mixture. Using a spatula, fold the mixture quickly and gently to ensure every piece is well coated.
05 - Transfer the coated mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and distribute in an even single layer.
06 - Let the mixture cool at room temperature for approximately 20 minutes or until set. Once firm, break into generous chunks and store in an airtight container for up to one week.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- This mix is so dangerously munchable, you might need to hide it from yourself.
- It's adaptable to whatever extras you have lying around—making it as fun to improvise as it is to eat.
02 -
- I once overheated the white chocolate, and it seized up into an unmixable lump—keep the heat low and stir often.
- Using parchment paper is a total lifesaver; otherwise, the mix sticks stubbornly to the pan.
03 -
- Don’t rush the cooling step—it’s what makes those shards break perfectly, rather than crumble.
- Stir in the marshmallows last so they keep their shape and don’t get gooey from warm chocolate.