Christmas Trash
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Recipe Yield: 2-3 quarts
Description:
Looking for the ultimate Christmas snack that’s easy to make and impossible to resist? Look no further than this sensational Christmas Trash recipe! It’s a beloved treat that’s so addictive, your friends and family will start clamoring for it weeks before Thanksgiving. Originating from the pages of “Southern Living Lady” magazine, this recipe is a true gem passed down from a friend, and now it’s yours to enjoy and share!
Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks
Keywords: Christmas, < 15 Mins, Easy
Ingredients:
- 3 cups salted peanuts
- 3 cups crispy corn or rice cereal squares
- 3 cups pretzel sticks
- 2 cups candy-coated chocolate pieces (like M&M’s)
- 2 cups dried cranberries
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 cup dried banana chips
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 5326
- Fat Content: 306.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 122g
- Cholesterol Content: 108.9mg
- Sodium Content: 3231.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 573.2g
- Fiber Content: 36.4g
- Sugar Content: 413.8g
- Protein Content: 107.4g
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine the salted peanuts, crispy corn or rice cereal squares, pretzel sticks, candy-coated chocolate pieces, dried cranberries, raisins, and dried banana chips.
- In a separate microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips according to the directions on the package until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the melted white chocolate over the cereal mixture in the large bowl, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated. Use a spatula to toss and mix everything together thoroughly.
- Spread the mixture onto waxed paper in an even layer, allowing it to cool and harden.
- Once the white chocolate has hardened, break the mixture into bite-sized clusters.
- Transfer the Christmas Trash to an airtight container for storage.
- Enjoy this irresistible holiday treat yourself, or share the joy by gifting it to friends and family!
Cook’s Tips:
- Feel free to customize this recipe by adding your favorite nuts, dried fruits, or candy pieces.
- For a festive touch, sprinkle with edible glitter or colored sugar before the white chocolate sets.
- Double or triple the recipe to make larger batches for holiday gatherings or gift-giving.
With its perfect blend of sweet, salty, crunchy, and chewy ingredients, this Christmas Trash is sure to become a cherished tradition in your home. Whether you’re hosting a holiday party or cozying up by the fire, this addictive snack will spread joy and cheer to all who taste it. Make a batch today and start spreading the holiday spirit one delicious bite at a time!
