Description
White Chocolate Trash Snack Mix blends salty pretzels, crunchy cereals, and sweet marshmallows in a delightful party treat. Chocolate coating adds luxurious flavor that will make guests crave more snacking moments together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (720 ml) rice or corn cereal squares
- 2 cups (480 ml) pretzel twists or sticks
- 1.5 cups (360 ml) salted peanuts
- 2 cups (480 ml) mini marshmallows
- 1 cup (240 ml) candy-coated chocolates
- 1 bag (12 oz/340 g) white chocolate chips or white candy melts
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil
Instructions
- Chocolate Preparation: Melt white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe container using 30-second intervals, stirring between each cycle to achieve a smooth, glossy texture without burning.
- Ingredient Combination: In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly blend pretzels, Chex cereal, M&Ms, marshmallows, and nuts, ensuring an even distribution of ingredients and creating a diverse flavor profile.
- Coating Process: Pour warm white chocolate over the dry ingredients, using a spatula to meticulously coat each component, guaranteeing complete coverage and maximum flavor integration.
- Decorative Touch: Sprinkle additional candy confetti or chocolate chips across the mixture for enhanced visual appeal and textural complexity.
- Setting and Cooling: Spread the chocolate-coated mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single, uniform layer, allowing it to cool and solidify at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes.
- Clustering and Serving: Once completely set, gently break the mixture into bite-sized clusters, creating an irresistible snack perfect for sharing or personal indulgence.
- Storage: Transfer the finished snack mix to an airtight container to preserve its crisp texture and prevent moisture absorption, maintaining optimal freshness.
Notes
- Prevent Chocolate Burning: Microwave white chocolate in short 30-second bursts, stirring between intervals to avoid scorching and maintain smooth texture.
- Achieve Even Coating: Use a spatula to gently fold and coat ingredients, ensuring every piece gets an equal layer of white chocolate for consistent flavor.
- Control Cooling Process: Spread mixture in a single, uniform layer on parchment paper to help chocolate set evenly and create perfect bite-sized clusters.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Swap ingredients for gluten-free pretzels, dairy-free white chocolate, or nut-free alternatives to accommodate various dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg