Description

This White Chocolate Trash recipe is a delightful and easy-to-make snack mix combining crunchy Corn Chex cereal, salty pretzels, roasted peanuts, and colorful M&M’s coated in smooth melted white chocolate. Perfect for parties, holiday gatherings, or a sweet and salty treat anytime, this no-bake recipe requires minimal prep and yields a large batch to share with family and friends.

Ingredients

Scale

Snack Mix Ingredients

6 cups Corn Chex Cereal
6 cups small pretzels
1 (16-oz) jar dry roasted peanuts
1 (11-oz) bag plain M&M’s

Chocolate Coating

2 (12-oz) bags white chocolate chips
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Sprinkles for topping (optional)

Instructions

Combine Dry Ingredients: In a very large bowl, mix together the Corn Chex cereal, pretzels, dry roasted peanuts, and plain M&M’s. To avoid a mess while stirring, you can divide the ingredients into two bowls evenly.
Prepare Baking Sheets: Line two baking sheets with wax or parchment paper and set them aside. These will be used later for spreading the chocolate-coated mixture.
Melt White Chocolate: Place the white chocolate chips and vegetable oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring well between each interval until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth. Be careful not to overheat to prevent the chocolate from seizing or burning.
Combine with Dry Mix: Pour the melted white chocolate over the dry ingredient mixture. Gently fold the mixture until all pieces are evenly coated with the white chocolate.
Spread and Decorate: Spoon the coated mixture onto the lined baking sheets and spread it evenly to cover the surface. If desired, sprinkle colorful sprinkles on top for added decoration and a festive touch.
Set and Store: Place the baking sheets in the refrigerator to chill until the white chocolate is fully set and firm. Once the mixture has hardened, break it into chunks. Store the chunks in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness.

Notes

To prevent clumping, be gentle when folding the white chocolate into the dry mix.
If you don’t have vegetable oil, you can substitute with a mild-flavored oil like canola oil.
For a different twist, try using dark or milk chocolate chips instead of white chocolate.
Store the finished mix in an airtight container to keep it crunchy and fresh for up to two weeks.
This recipe is great for making ahead and gifting in decorative bags or jars.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Snack
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: White Chocolate Snack Mix, Chex Mix, Party Snack, No-Bake Dessert, Sweet and Salty