Holiday White Trash Mix

What makes this 'white trash' snack so good?

"White Trash' snack mix is an easily customizable snack idea featuring sweet and salty flavors, as well as a satisfying mix of textures all covered in white chocolate.

I like hot this snack ideas can satisfy about any kind of craving!

Have you tried my recipe for Reindeer Food SNACK MIX?

That 'Reindeer Food' snack mix is made with cereal and pretzel sticks covered in white chocolate and edible holiday decorations. Both this recipe for Holiday White Trash Mix and that recipe for Reindeer snack mix are easy to make snacks that are perfect for enjoying during the holiday season!

Christmas holiday sprinkles help make this snack mix festive. You can find a selection of holiday sprinkles here.

What you need to make Christmas Trash Snack Mix.

• Corn Chex Cereal You can use a similar version of this specific cereal.
• Honey Nut Cheerios. Again, you can use a similar version of this specific cereal.
• Mini Pretzels. Add that bite-sized crunch with a bit of salt.
• Peanuts. I like roasted and salted peanuts for this recipe.
• M&M Candies. Green M&M candies were used in my snack mix. Red ones can also add a festive flair.
• Holiday Sprinkles.
• White Chocolate Chips.

How to make Holiday White Trash Snack Mix

• Prep Time: 20 minutes .
• Cook Time: Included with prep time .
• Servings: 16, depending on how it is served. .
• How to Serve: Serve this mix in a large bowl or in individual sized portions.
• Notes: You will need a large rimmed baking sheet, microwave safe bowl (or double boiler), and large bowl to make this recipe .

1. Prepare Gather your ingredients. Also, line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper.
2. Dry Ingredients. Place the cereals, pretzels, and nuts in a large bowl.
3. White Chocolate. In microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate according to the directions on the packing, stopping to stir every 30 seconds until melted. You can add a teaspoon or so of a neutral oil to help smooth out the chocolate if needed. This step can alternatively be done on the stove using the double boiler method.
4. Toss. Carefully pour the melted chocolate over your ingredients in the large bowl and toss until the cereal and pretzels are well coated.
5. Transfer. Evenly spread the mixture over your prepared baking sheet and then top the ingredients with the M&M candies and your holiday sprinkles.
6. Set. Allow the mixture to set until hard (about an hour at room temperature). Then break the large pieces into smaller pieces and serve.

Tips for making the best trash mix.

Using fresh ingredients is essential for this recipe. This is especially true with your cereal and pretzels as you want them to be perfectly crunchy.

More helpful tips for you.

1. When selecting your white chocolate chips, select chips that are made with cocoa butter. This will help the white chocolate melt more smoothly. Almond bark or white chocolate melts can also work well in this recipe.
2. For extra flavors and textures you can stir in other kinds of cereals and nuts, add a teaspoon or extract such as peppermint extract, or add some dried fruit such as cranberries.
3. This snack mix is perfect for sharing. You can find holiday gift bags for snacks here.

How to store trash mix.

Once the trash mix has fully set, it can be stored in an airtight container. When properly stored, white trash mix should keep for up to two weeks at room temperature before the cereal begins to go stale.

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• White Chocolate Snack Mix
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