White Trash Snack Mix (Print Format)
Crunchy cereals, pretzels, peanuts, and M&M’s come together in a sweet, salty no-bake party snack.
# Ingredients:
→ Snack Mix Components
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2 cups Corn CHEX cereal
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2 cups Cheerios cereal
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2 cups mini pretzel twists
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1 cup dry roasted salted peanuts
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2 to 2 ½ cups regular M&M’s candies, divided
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24 ounces vanilla almond bark candy coating
# Steps:
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Line a large rimmed baking sheet (18x13 inches) with parchment paper and set aside.
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In a 6-quart mixing bowl, combine Corn CHEX cereal, Cheerios cereal, mini pretzels, peanuts, and 2 cups of M&M’s candies.
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Melt the vanilla almond bark in a microwave-safe bowl according to package directions, heating in 30-second intervals and stirring until smooth.
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Pour the melted almond bark over the cereal mixture and gently fold to evenly coat all ingredients. Work quickly, as the almond bark hardens rapidly.
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Transfer the coated mixture to the prepared baking sheet and spread it into an even layer. Optionally, sprinkle up to ½ cup of additional M&M’s candies on top for color.
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Allow the mixture to set at room temperature for at least 1 hour until the almond bark has completely hardened.
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Once hardened, break the mixture into bite-sized clusters with your hands. Transfer clusters to a serving bowl or package in cellophane bags for gifting.
# Tips:
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Rice CHEX cereal can replace Corn CHEX if preferred.
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Holiday-colored M&M’s can be used for festive occasions.
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Honey Nut Cheerios can substitute the original variety for added flavor.
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High-quality white chocolate wafers can replace vanilla almond bark; melt according to package instructions.
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Two 10-ounce bags of M&M’s candies yield the required 2 cups with some leftover for garnish.