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Christmas Trash Recipe

This easy no-bake snack mix combines crunchy cereal with sweet white chocolate, creating a festive, addictive treat that sets quickly and stores well for sharing or gifting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 3
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 5326
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups Rice Chex
  • 3 cups Corn Chex
  • 3 cups honey nut Cheerios toasted oat cereal
  • 2 cups small pretzels
  • 2 cups salted peanuts
  • 1 12 ounce bag holiday M&M's plain chocolate candy (red & green)
  • 1 12 ounce bag holiday M&M's peanut chocolate candies
  • 2 12 ounce bags white chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups
  • Waxed paper or parchment paper
  • Baking tray (optional, for spreading)
  • Airtight storage container

Method
 

  1. Combine all ingredients except the white chocolate morsels in a large mixing bowl and stir until evenly mixed.
  2. Melt the white chocolate morsels according to the package instructions until smooth.
  3. Pour the melted white chocolate over the cereal mixture and gently toss until everything is well coated.
  4. Spread the mixture out onto waxed paper in an even layer and let it sit until the chocolate fully hardens.
  5. Once set, transfer to an airtight container for storage.