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White Trash

Submitted by Alissa Brill ‘12

“The tradition of making this recipe INGREDIENTS
began when I was a kid, and I would Prep Time: 30 mins
go over to my childhood best friend’s Cook Time: None
house, help her family decorate their Serves 25
Christmas tree, and make this recipe 3 ½ cups Cheerios
and other desserts to gift to people 3 cups Rice Chex
3 cups Corn Chex
during the holidays. It was a nice 16 ounces plain M&Ms
glimpse into celebrating a holiday 2 ½ cups salted mixed nuts
different than what I celebrate. Years 2 cups small pretzels
passed by and I decided I should I 2 (11 ounce) packages of white chocolate chips
continue the tradition as an adult. It (Ghirardelli preferred)
gave me a chance to reconnect with
that old friend, and now all of my DIRECTIONS
family and friends know to expect a 1. Mix the Cheerios, Rice Chex, Corn Chex,
delicious treat from me this time each M&Ms, mixed nuts and pretzels in a large
mixing bowl.
year in holiday themed gift bags.” 2. Lay out a large baking sheet with parchment
paper over it.
3. Melt the white chocolate chips in the
microwave or in a double boiler. Melt slowly,
stirring occasionally.
4. Dump the melted chocolate over the rest of
the ingredients in the mixing bowl, folding
over with a spatula until everything is well
coated.
5. Spread the “trash” onto the parchment paper
evenly.
6. Set the baking sheet in a cool place for 1-2
hours, until the “trash” cools.
7. Break the “trash” into pieces.
8. Store in zip-top bags, air-tight containers, or
put into gift bags with twist ties for gifting to
others!

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