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White Trash Snack Mix

A delightful medley of sweet and salty treats, perfect for gatherings or cozy evenings with loved ones.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 2 cups Corn CHEX cereal
  • 2 cups Cheerios cereal
  • 2 cups mini pretzel twists
  • 1 cup dry roasted salted peanuts
  • 2 to 2 1/2 cups regular M&M's candies (2 cups for the mixture and up to 1/2 cup for garnish)
  • 24 ounces vanilla almond bark candy coating

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, gently combine the Corn CHEX cereal, Cheerios, mini pretzel twists, and dry roasted salted peanuts.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the vanilla almond bark according to package instructions.
  3. Carefully pour the melted almond bark over the dry ingredients, stirring gently to coat.
  4. Add 2 cups of M&M's candies to the mix and stir to ensure each piece is coated.
  5. Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining M&M's over the top for decoration.
  7. Allow the mix to cool until the almond bark hardens, then break into pieces to serve.

Notes

For a chewier texture, incorporate dried fruits like cranberries or apricots. Consider adding sea salt or cinnamon for an elevated flavor.