White Trash Snack Mix (Printable)
No-bake sweet-and-salty mix of Chex, pretzels, peanuts, marshmallows and candies coated in creamy white chocolate.
# What You'll 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 - 2 packages (12 ounces each) white chocolate chips or white candy coating
09 - 2 tablespoons coconut oil or vegetable shortening (optional, for smoother melting)
# Directions:
01 - Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, add crispy rice cereal squares, corn cereal squares, pretzel twists, salted peanuts, bite-sized cheese crackers, mini marshmallows, and chocolate-coated candies. Gently toss to evenly distribute.
03 - In a microwave-safe bowl, add white chocolate chips and coconut oil or vegetable shortening if using. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until completely melted and smooth.
04 - Pour the melted white chocolate over the mixed ingredients. Using a spatula, fold gently but thoroughly to evenly coat all pieces.
05 - Transfer the coated mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and arrange in a single, even layer. Allow to cool at room temperature for approximately 20 minutes, or until fully set.
06 - Once set, break the snack mix into chunks of desired size. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You can sneak in whatever pantry bits you love—even that half-bag of marshmallows lurking on the shelf.
- Cleanup is a breeze, and it&aposs no-bake so you can actually chat instead of hovering over the oven.
02 -
- I once tried to rush the cooling step in the fridge, and everything turned sticky from condensation—patience wins here.
- Mix in the candies and marshmallows after the chocolate has cooled for a few moments so you don&apost get swirls of color or melted blobs.
03 -
- Don&apost skip the parchment—it makes clean up as easy as tossing the paper away.
- Use a big mixing bowl for maximum tossing room—less spillage, more coating on every piece.