Christmas Trash Recipe

This quick and easy Christmas Trash Snack Mix combines sweet and salty ingredients like Chex, Cheerios, peanuts, M&Ms, and pretzels, all coated in creamy white chocolate. Perfect for holiday parties, snacking, or gifting!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Chex, Christmas, snack mix

Prep Time 13

Cook Time 2

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 374kcal

Author Stacey aka the Soccer Mom

Cost $10

Equipment

microwave safe bowl
Large nonstick baking sheet
Large Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups Corn Chex Cereal
2 1/2 cups Honey Nut Cheerios
2 1/2 cups Mini Pretzels
2 cups Peanuts
2 1/2 cups Christmas M&Ms
12 oz White Chocolate Chips one typical bag
2 TB Coconut Oil for melting the white chocolate

Instructions

Add all of the ingredients except the white chocolate chips and oil to a large mixing bowl and stir to combine.
Add the white chocolate chips and oil to a microwave safe bowl. Heat in 20 second increments, stirring between, until melted and smooth.
Pour the melted white chocolate into the bowl of snack mix, tossing to coat everything evenly.
Spread the chocolate coated cereal mixture onto a non-stick baking sheet, in an even layer.
Allow to air dry and set.

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Notes

Nutrition information is provided as an estimate only.

White Chocolate

White chocolate chips work great, but add a little oil so they melt smoothly. White chocolate melting wafers are another option and don’t require oil.

Pan

A nonstick pan doesn’t need lining. If your pan isn’t nonstick, line with parchment paper and lightly spray to prevent sticking.

Extra Toppings

Sprinkle extra M&M’s or festive sprinkles on top while the coating is still wet.

Storage

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

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