Best 2 White Trash Candy Recipes

White trash candy is an extremely easy-to-make treat that quickly became a hit at potlucks and holiday parties. With its sweet and salty flavor, this candy is sure to please even the pickiest eater. Throw together this quick candy treat with just a few pantry-staple ingredients. You'll be amazed at how simple it is and will wonder why you never made it before. It's great for holidays and parties and is a great twist to add to a candy buffet table.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

WHITE TRASH CANDY SNACK

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No, not your new neighbors; this no-bake candy treat is the perfect holiday snack! Time listed includes refrigerator time.

Provided by skat5762

Categories Candy

Time 5h

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 cups Chex cereal
2 cups Cheerios toasted oat cereal
2 cups peanuts or 2 cups salted prezel sticks
2 cups M&M's
3 (16 ounce) bags white chocolate chips

Steps:

Mix all of the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
Melt the white chocolate chips in the microwave and then pour into the bowl with the dry ingredients.
Lay the mixture flat on cookie sheets and refrigerate until hardened.
Remove from refrigerator and break the mixture apart.

WHITE TRASH CANDY

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I make this one for the holidays every year. Although I copied and pasted the recipe from a different page it is the exact recipe that I use so it still counts. You can add to this also with other things that you may like. I exclude all nuts from mine and also exclude the cheerios but add a bit more golden grahams. Also the cook...

Provided by Claudia Young

Categories Candies

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 pkg white bark (vanilla candy coating)
3 c cheerios
3 c golden grahams
3 c pretzel sticks
1 pkg miniature marshmallows
1 medium bag of m&m's® (your choice)
1 jar(s) 1 jar dry roasted peanuts

Steps:

1. Melt white bark according to package directions. Meanwhile, mix all dry ingredients together. Pour melted bark over dry ingredients and mix well. If the mixture is too wet, add more cereal or pretzels. Spread onto waxed paper and let cool. Break into pieces and store in an airtight container.

Tips:

Use a candy thermometer to ensure the sugar syrup reaches the correct temperature.
Stir the sugar syrup constantly to prevent crystallization.
When adding the baking soda, stand back as it will foam up vigorously.
Pour the candy mixture onto a greased baking sheet and allow it to cool completely before breaking it into pieces.
Store the white trash candy in an airtight container at room temperature.

Conclusion

White trash candy is an easy and delicious treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover sugar and baking soda, and it makes a great gift for friends and family. With its sweet and salty flavor, white trash candy is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.