Description

White Trash Sweet Snack Mix is a delightful medley of crunchy textures and sweet flavors that dance on your palate. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch from the cereal and pretzels, perfectly balanced with the rich sweetness of chocolate and butterscotch, creating an irresistible treat that’s hard to resist.

Ingredients

Scale

Dry Ingredients:
- 3 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 3 cups Corn Chex cereal
- 2 cups mini pretzels
- 1 cup salted peanuts
Sweet Coating:
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
Optional Add-ins:
- 1 cup M&M’s
- 1 cup mini marshmallows

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the Rice Chex, Corn Chex, pretzels, and peanuts. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butterscotch chips, chocolate chips, and butter over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth.
Once melted, pour the chocolate mixture over the dry ingredients and gently stir until everything is evenly coated.
Spread the mixture onto a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Allow the mix to cool completely at room temperature, about 30 minutes.
Once cooled, break into pieces and store in an airtight container.

Notes

This snack mix can be made ahead of time and stored for up to two weeks in an airtight container.
For storage, keep in a cool, dry place to maintain freshness.
Substitutions: Use white chocolate chips instead of butterscotch for a different flavor profile.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: snack
Method: mixing/melting
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Calories: 250
Sugar: 15 grams
Sodium: 150 milligrams
Fat: 12 grams
Saturated Fat: 5 grams
Unsaturated Fat: 7 grams
Trans Fat: 0 grams
Carbohydrates: 30 grams
Fiber: 2 grams
Protein: 4 grams
Cholesterol: 10 milligrams

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