White Chocolate Snack Mix (Printable)
No-bake white chocolate-coated cereal, pretzels, nuts, and candy mix—sweet, salty, and perfect for sharing.
# What You Need:
→ Base
01 - 3 cups crispy rice cereal squares (such as Rice Chex)
02 - 3 cups corn cereal squares (such as Corn Chex)
03 - 2 cups small pretzel twists
04 - 2 cups salted peanuts
05 - 2 cups bite-sized cheese crackers (such as Goldfish or Cheez-It)
→ Sweets
06 - 2 cups mini chocolate-coated candies (such as M&M's)
07 - 2 cups mini marshmallows
→ Coating
08 - 24 ounces white chocolate chips or white candy coating
09 - 2 tablespoons coconut oil or vegetable shortening (optional, for easier melting)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Line a large baking sheet completely with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
02 - Thoroughly mix the rice cereal, corn cereal, pretzels, peanuts, cheese crackers, mini marshmallows, and chocolate-coated candies in a large mixing bowl.
03 - Place white chocolate chips and coconut oil or vegetable shortening (if using) in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each burst, until fully melted and smooth.
04 - Immediately pour the melted white chocolate over the cereal mixture and gently fold with a spatula until every component is evenly coated.
05 - Transfer the coated snack mix onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading it out in a single even layer.
06 - Let the mixture cool at room temperature for about 20 minutes, or until the coating has fully set.
07 - Break the set mixture into chunks and store in an airtight container. Consume within one week for best quality.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- When you coat everything in white chocolate, the party starts before the first bite.
- It requires almost no time or effort, yet everyone begs for the recipe after a single handful.
02 -
- Overheating white chocolate will ruin the batch—stir often and trust your microwave’s patience-testing 30-second intervals.
- I discovered that tossing the mix gently (instead of stirring) keeps the pretzels and crackers from turning to crumbs.
03 -
- Measure out all your ingredients before melting the chocolate—once it’s ready, you have to move fast.
- A light sprinkle of sea salt just after coating elevates every bite and keeps guests guessing your secret.