Dessert

White Chocolate Christmas Trash Snack Mix Recipe

Byanna orden November 11, 2025November 11, 2025

Introduction

This White Chocolate Christmas Trash Snack Mix is a delightful and festive treat that’s perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in. Combining crunchy cereals, salty pretzels, colorful M&M’s, and sweet white chocolate, it’s an irresistible mix that everyone will love.

A close-up view of eight dome-shaped chocolate treats stacked in a pyramid on a white plate, each covered in smooth dark chocolate with a glossy finish. Each dome is topped with festive sprinkles in three types: long red, green, and white sprinkles, small green round sprinkles, and a mix of smaller white and green sprinkles. The white plate rests on a white marbled texture surface, with blurred red and green ornaments softly glowing in the background. The lighting highlights the shiny texture and details of the sprinkles on the chocolate. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

3 cups Cheerios
3 cups Chex
2 cups pretzels
3 cups M&M’s
36 oz white chocolate chips

Instructions

Step 1: Melt the white chocolate chips in small increments in the microwave, stirring between each to prevent burning. Meanwhile, combine the Cheerios, Chex, pretzels, and M&M’s in a large mixing bowl.
Step 2: Once the white chocolate is fully melted, pour it over the cereal and pretzel mixture. Gently toss everything together until it is evenly coated with the chocolate.
Step 3: Spread the coated mixture evenly on wax paper and allow it to dry completely at room temperature.
Step 4: Optional: Melt a small amount of additional white chocolate and drizzle it over the top, or sprinkle with festive decorations for extra flair.
Step 5: After the mixture has cooled and set, break it into clusters and store in resealable containers or bags.

Tips & Variations

Use colorful holiday sprinkles or crushed candy canes for added texture and festive appearance.
If you prefer, substitute M&M’s with your favorite chocolate or seasonal candies.
To avoid clumping, toss gently while coating with the white chocolate—too much stirring may break the pieces.

Storage

Store the snack mix in an airtight container or resealable bag at room temperature for up to two weeks. Avoid humid environments to keep the chocolate from softening. If refrigerated, allow to come to room temperature before serving for best texture.

How to Serve

The image shows a festive snack mix inside a white, round container with a red and green patterned edge. The mix has three main layers visible: the base layer consists of light tan crunchy cereal squares and small round cereal loops; the middle layer includes small pretzel sticks and colorful candy-coated chocolate pieces in red, green, and yellow; the top layer is covered in a white coating that looks like melted white chocolate or yogurt, binding the ingredients together with some red, green, and white sprinkles scattered throughout. In the background, on a white marbled surface, there are more pieces of the snack mix visible. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use other types of chocolate instead of white chocolate?

Yes, you can substitute white chocolate with milk or dark chocolate chips. Just melt and mix the same way. Keep in mind the flavor profile will change accordingly.

How long does the snack mix stay fresh?

When properly stored in an airtight container, this snack mix should stay fresh for about two weeks. Beyond that, the texture may change and the candy can lose crispness.

White Chocolate Christmas Trash Snack Mix Recipe

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Author: anna
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Yield: 10 servings 1x

Description

This White Chocolate Christmas Trash Snack Mix is a festive, sweet, and crunchy treat perfect for holiday gatherings. Combining Cheerios, Chex, pretzels, and M&M’s coated in creamy melted white chocolate, it’s easy to make and delightful to snack on or gift.

Ingredients

Scale

Dry Ingredients

3 cups Cheerios
3 cups Chex cereal
2 cups pretzels
3 cups M&M’s

Chocolate Coating

36 oz white chocolate chips

Instructions

Melt the White Chocolate: Heat the white chocolate chips in the microwave in small increments (about 20-30 seconds each), stirring between each, to prevent burning until fully melted and smooth.
Combine Dry Ingredients: While the chocolate is melting, place the Cheerios, Chex, pretzels, and M&M’s into a large mixing bowl.
Coat the Mix: Pour the melted white chocolate over the dry mixture and gently toss with a spatula or spoon until all ingredients are evenly coated with white chocolate. The more white chocolate, the better for a richer flavor.
Dry the Snack Mix: Spread the coated mixture evenly onto a sheet of wax paper and allow it to dry completely at room temperature, about 1-2 hours.
Optional Decoration: For extra festivity, melt a small amount of white chocolate and drizzle it over the top or sprinkle with holiday sprinkles while the coating is still slightly wet.
Store: Once fully cooled and hardened, break up any large clumps and store the snack mix in resealable containers or bags to keep fresh.

Notes

Melting white chocolate slowly and in increments prevents it from burning and becoming grainy.
Spreading the mix on wax paper helps prevent sticking and eases storage.
You can substitute M&M’s with other colorful candies to personalize the mix.
This snack mix can be made ahead and stored for about 1-2 weeks.
Adding extra chocolate drizzle or sprinkles makes it more festive for holiday gifting.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Snack
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: White Chocolate Snack Mix, Christmas Treat, Holiday Snack, Sweet and Salty Mix, Party Mix

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