As found on The Country Cook.
Kitchen Smack: Halloween Candy Corn White Trash
This is like chex mix and Christmas Crack all rolled into one.
Ingredients
- 6 cups mini pretzel twists
- 2 1/2 cups candy corn
- 2 cups salted cocktail peanuts
- 12 oz Wilton bright white candy melts or white chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vegetable shortening (Crisco)
Instructions
- Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside. In a large mixing bowl, add the pretzels, candy corn and cocktail peanuts. Stir to mix well.
- In a medium microwave safe bowl, add the shortening and microwave for 30 seconds. Add the white candy melts and stir to mix. Microwave on HIGH in 30 second increments (stirring after each interval) until the white chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Drizzle the melted chocolate on top of the candy corn mixture.
- Gently stir to coat evenly.
- Transfer the coated candy corn mixture to the lined cookie sheet and spread out with a spatula.
- Chill for about 45 minutes to allow the chocolate to completely harden. Before serving, break apart into bite size pieces.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
Nutrition Facts
Kitchen Smack: Halloween Candy Corn White Trash
Serves
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 351 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 4g | 6.2% | |
| Saturated Fat 3g | 15% | |
| Trans Fat | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 | |
| Sodium 616mg | 25.7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 72 | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% | |
| Sugars 38g | ||
| Protein 4g | ||
| Vitamin A | Vitamin C | |
| Calcium | Iron | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
The Word Whisperer