White Trash Snack Mix (Printable Version)
No-bake white chocolate snack mix with cereals, pretzels, nuts, marshmallows and candy — sweet, salty, party-ready.
# What You Need:
→ Base
01 - 3 cups crispy rice cereal squares (such as Rice Chex)
02 - 3 cups corn cereal squares (such as Corn Chex)
03 - 2 cups small pretzel twists
04 - 2 cups salted peanuts
05 - 2 cups bite-sized cheese crackers (such as Goldfish or Cheez-It)
→ Sweets
06 - 2 cups mini chocolate-coated candies (such as M&M's)
07 - 2 cups mini marshmallows
→ Coating
08 - 24 ounces white chocolate chips or white candy coating
09 - 2 tablespoons coconut oil or vegetable shortening (optional, for smoother melting)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
02 - Combine crispy rice cereal, corn cereal, small pretzel twists, salted peanuts, cheese crackers, mini marshmallows, and chocolate-coated candies in a large mixing bowl.
03 - Place white chocolate chips and coconut oil (if using) in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth.
04 - Pour the melted white chocolate over the dry mixture. Quickly fold with a spatula until all components are evenly coated.
05 - Transfer the coated snack mix onto the prepared baking sheet and spread into a single layer.
06 - Let the mixture cool at room temperature for about 20 minutes or until the coating has set completely. Break into chunks once set.
07 - Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- This is the kind of crowd-pleaser where nobody can guess how easy it is to make.
- I can't count the times someone asked for the recipe before their first bite was even finished.
02 -
- If the chocolate gets too hot, it seizes — use gentle intervals and stir lots for a glossy finish.
- The biggest mess happens if you wait too long to mix in the coating, so move fast once the chocolate's ready.
03 -
- Use a silicone spatula to fold the mix — it glides through sticky white chocolate without breaking up the crunchy bits.
- Adding coconut oil to the chocolate creates a smoother, shinier coating that never seizes.