Description
If you’re looking for an easy, festive, crowd-pleasing snack to add to your holiday table (or sneak by the handful when no one’s looking), say hello to White Chocolate Trash Snack Mix — the chaotic, crunchy, sweet-and-salty miracle that somehow disappears faster than you can make it.
Ingredients
2 cups Corn Chex cereal
2 cups Cheerios cereal
2 cups mini pretzel twists
1 cup dry roasted salted peanuts
2 to 2½ cups M&M’s candies (2 cups in mix, ½ cup as garnish)
24 ounces vanilla almond bark (or white candy coating)
Optional:
Holiday M&M’s or sprinkles for decoration
Wax or parchment paper for easy clean-up
Substitutions & Additions:
Swap peanuts for cashews, almonds, or a nut-free trail mix
Use gluten-free pretzels or cereal for allergy-friendly versions
Add mini marshmallows, mini Oreos, or toffee bits
Use white chocolate chips + coconut oil if you don’t have almond bark (more on that below)
Instructions
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Prep your space:
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Line a large 18×13-inch rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Set it aside — you’ll need it ready for the coated mix.
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Mix the dry ingredients:
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In a very large mixing bowl (6-quart or larger), combine:
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2 cups Corn Chex
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2 cups Cheerios
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2 cups mini pretzels
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1 cup dry roasted peanuts
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2 cups M&M’s
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Stir gently to combine evenly.
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Melt the almond bark:
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Place the 24 ounces of almond bark in a microwave-safe bowl.
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Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring each time until melted and smooth.
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Combine with the mix:
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Pour melted almond bark over the cereal mixture.
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Quickly and gently fold everything together with a spatula until well coated.
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Spread and top:
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Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
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Spread into an even layer.
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Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup M&M’s over the top for a colorful finish.
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Let it set:
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Leave at room temperature for 1 hour, or until completely hardened.
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Break and store:
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Once hardened, break into bite-sized clusters.
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Transfer to a bowl for serving or into bags/jars for gifting.
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