White Trash Candy

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5 from 3 votes
Prep: 5 minutes
Resting Time: 5 minutes
Total: 10 minutes

White Trash Recipe is a candy that may have a dubious name but it is so very addictive. It is the perfect little snack mix to put out any time you want a special treat.

My White Trash Recipe is such a quick and easy snack to throw together for a party or game night. However, do not let the name fool you it is so very delicious, you will not be able to stop munching on this mix.

Rumor has it that this mixture got its name from large batches being mixed up in trash bags. The main component in this dish is the white chocolate. What actually is white chocolate? Find out here.

Why White Trash Candy Works

The White Trash Candy has everything a good snack mix should have. It is salty, sweet, crunchy, creamy and tempting. It is a quick and easy recipe that everyone will love.

How to Make White Trash Recipe – Step by Step 

  • Mix: First, mix all of the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Melt: Second, melt the white chocolate chips in the microwave and then pour into the bowl with the dry ingredients.
  • Set: Lay the mixture flat on cookie sheets and refrigerate until hardened.
  • Break: Finally, remove from the refrigerator and break the mixture apart.

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How to Adapt this Party Mix

A great recipes that you can, indeed, change up to make it for any occasion or holiday. For a football party, use M&M’s in the team colors, alternatively, for, Valentine’s Day, Halloween, Christmas, Easter change up the colors to fit the theme.

Party mix is great to give out for gifts or party favors for bridal or baby showers, or birthdays too. It is very adaptable and always welcome.

Can I Change up the Ingredients in this White Chocolate Recipes

Absolutely, it is one of those great recipes that you can use a variety of different things to make this your personal favorite. For Example:

  • Reeses Pieces instead of M&M’s
  • Mini Marshmallows are great
  • Different nuts or nut mixes
  • Crushed Cookie pieces
  • Popcorn

By all means, mix it up and make it special.


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Expert Tips for Making the Best White Chocolate Candy Recipe

  • Recipe Can be Doubled: Trash Candy is great recipe for a crowd.  Simply increase the ingredients proportionately and split it into two baking dishes.
  • Sprinkles: Different sprinkles to enhance the holiday theme is great.
  • Storage: Surely, there will be no leftovers. However, if you want to hide some for later, store in an airtight container.

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White Trash Candy

Yield: 8 servings
Prep: 5 minutes
Resting Time: 5 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
White Trash Recipe is a candy that may have a dubious name but it is so very addictive. It is the perfect little snack mix to put out any time you want a special treat.
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups Chex cereal
  • 2 cups Cheerios toasted oat cereal
  • 2 cups peanuts
  • 2 cups salted pretzel sticks, broken into pieces
  • 2 cups M&M’s
  • 1 16 oz white chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Mix all of the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Melt the white chocolate chips in the microwave and then pour into the bowl with the dry ingredients.
  • Lay the mixture flat on cookie sheets and refrigerate until hardened.
  • Remove from the refrigerator and break the mixture apart.

Expert Tips

  • Recipe Can be Doubled: Trash Candy is great recipe for a crowd.  Simply increase the ingredients proportionately and split it into two baking dishes.
  • Sprinkles: Different sprinkles to enhance the holiday theme is great.
  • Storage: Surely, there will be no leftovers. However, if you want to hide some for later, store in an airtight container.

Estimated Nutritional Information

Calories: 596kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 339mg | Potassium: 381mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 455IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 156mg | Iron: 9mg
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

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