White Trash Candy Recipe 🍫
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Description: My sister-in-law made this at Christmas-time, and everyone loved it! It’s very easy to make, and makes a great snack. It also makes a great Christmas goodie to give out to friends and family. I have no idea how it got its name…
Recipe Category: Candy
Keywords: Dessert, Lunch/Snacks, Kid Friendly, < 15 Mins, For Large Groups, Easy
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 311.6
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7.8g
- Cholesterol: 4.8mg
- Sodium: 158.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 33.1g
- Fiber: 2.5g
- Sugar: 21.7g
- Protein: 5.7g
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate
- 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
- 3 cups crispy rice cereal
- 3 cups corn cereal
- 3 cups mixed nuts (such as peanuts, almonds, cashews)
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | In a double boiler, melt white chocolate and shortening. Stir occasionally until smooth. |
| 2 | While the chocolate is melting, combine all the cereal and nuts in a very large bowl. |
| 3 | Once the chocolate is melted and smooth, pour it over the cereal and nuts mixture. Gently stir until all pieces are evenly coated. |
| 4 | Scoop the mixture onto large cookie sheets or jelly roll pans, spreading it out evenly to set. |
| 5 | Allow the white chocolate to harden completely. This usually takes about 30 minutes to an hour at room temperature. |
| 6 | Once hardened, break the mixture into bite-sized pieces. |
| 7 | Store in a large airtight container or Ziploc-type bags. |
| 8 | Enjoy this delicious White Trash Candy as a snack or gift it to friends and family during the holidays! 🎁🎄 |
