White Chocolate Party Mix

Name: White Chocolate Party Mix
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5 quarts.
Ingredients: 5 cups Cheerios; 5 cups Corn Chex; 2 cups salted peanuts; 1 pound chocolate M&M's; 1 package (10 ounces) mini pretzels; 2 packages (12 ounces each) white baking chips; 3 tablespoons canola oil

You won't be able to stop eating this irresistible mix. The light, sweet coating is great over cereal, peanuts, pretzels and M&M's. —Norene Wright, Manilla, Indiana

Ingredients

5 cups Cheerios
5 cups Corn Chex
2 cups salted peanuts
1 pound chocolate M&M's
1 package (10 ounces) mini pretzels
2 packages (12 ounces each) white baking chips
3 tablespoons canola oil

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; set aside. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat chips and oil at 70% power for 1 minute, stirring once. Microwave on high for 5 seconds; stir until smooth.
Pour over cereal mixture and mix well. Spread onto three waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Cool; break apart. Store in an airtight container.

Test Kitchen Tips

For holiday gifting, use red and green M&M's.

Toss in some raisins for a trail mix treat.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 547 calories, 27g fat (10g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 589mg sodium, 70g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 4g fiber), 11g protein.

Originally published as White Chocolate Party Mix in Taste of Home December/January 1996

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robbrd

Jan 1, 2018

20 or so years ago this recipe was in your magazine. I made then and I still make it. Safe to say, it is a keeper!!
texasczech

Dec 31, 2017

This party mix is a great sweet treat! I couldn't stop eating it!
caglaser

Feb 2, 2015

Excellent treat! Will keep this one!
Worshipguy

Jan 19, 2015

This was good, but not enough saltiness to counteract the massive sweetness. It also seemed too oily and the only way to keep white chocolate from getting all over your fingers was to refrigerate it.
Djwittle

Jan 11, 2015

I am surprised at all of the great reviews. I served this at a football party based on them. When I first put it out, I endured the jokes about "get me a cereal bowl so I can have some cereal." This was not eaten and there were not that many other appetizers, so that was not the reason. It was very sweet. I wasted a lot of money on the ingredients as I didn't like it either and threw it all out after our guests left. It makes a lot so I am surprised that some reviewers felt that they had to double the recipe. Will not make again.
effie2358

Dec 16, 2014

I have been making this for Christmas handouts for a number of years. I also add popped pop corn and M&Ms with nuts instead of adding peanuts. I use Almond Bark White Chocolate. I make several batches at Christmas and give to family and friends. Everyone loves it.
ez4u2sa

Dec 16, 2014

Tried this for football game and it was gone before halftime. Made a double batch thank God so i did sneek some for myself that I totally enjoyed once I returned home. This recipe has been added to family favorites recipe book.
jac49

Dec 16, 2014

I make this every Christmas. I have never shared it with anyone that did not like it. The only thing I did different was that I only used one cup of nuts instead of two. Easy and yummy!!!
katheyj1

Dec 16, 2014

I've been making this confection since the 80's when my children were little & now I make it for the grandchildren. Yummy!
KellieHenderson

Dec 10, 2014

I just made this for the first time. I didn't add the nuts. I like the taste but I had a hard time getting the topping to stick to the ingredients. Did I do something wrong? I am wondering if the topping was to thick. I always have better luck melting something like this in a double boiler. Anyone else used a double boiler before