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White Chocolate Chex Mix

Also known as white chocolate party mix, white trash, puppy chow.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Servings 5 Quarts

Equipment

  • Small microwavable bowl
  • One large mixing bowl
  • Large spoon or spatula
  • Parchment or wax paper
  • 3 Baking Sheets
  • Airtight Containers

Ingredients
  

  • 5 cups Cheerios
  • 5 cups Corn Chex
  • 2 cups Salted Peanuts
  • 1 lb Milk Chocolate M&Ms
  • 10 oz Miniature Pretzels
  • 24 oz Vanilla Baking Chips 2 12-oz bags
  • 3 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • Handful Powdered Sugar If desired.

Instructions
 

  • Place 3 baking sheets on a clear surface, like a table. Line each baking sheet with strips of parchment or wax paper.
  • In a large bowl, combine the Cheerios, corn Chex, peanuts, M&Ms and miniature pretzels. Set aside. Tip: Use two large bowls for easier mixing.
  • In a microwave, safe bowl, heat the chocolate chips and vegetable oil on medium high for 2 minutes, stirring once.
  • Microwave on high for 10 seconds at a time; stirring in between until smooth.
  • Pour over the cereal mixture. Mix very well, making sure to get the ingredients at the bottom of the bowl. The white chocolate cools quickly so move deliberately!
  • Spread cereal and white chocolate mixture onto the wax or parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
  • If desired, sprinkle powdered sugar over the cooling white chocolate chex mix.
  • Let the white chocolate harden.
  • Store in airtight container(s).

Notes

I find it's easier to mix the ingredients with the white chocolate when I split everything between two large bowls. Otherwise, there are ingredients that end up at the bottom without chocolate. 
If you or someone you know is allergic to nuts, just leave them out! Or replace with another yummy item.