White Trash

My sister-in-law made this at Christmas-time, and everyone loved it! It's very easy to make, and makes a great snack. It also makes a great Christmas goodie to give out to friends and family. I have no idea how it got it's name....

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 20-24

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs  quality white chocolate
• 2  teaspoons vegetable shortening
• 3  cups  Cheerios toasted oat cereal
• 3  cups corn or 3  cups  Rice Chex
• 3  cups  small pretzels
• 2  cups  nuts (I use mixed nuts)

Directions

1. In a double boiler, melt white chocolate and shortening.
2. Stir chocolate mixture until blended and smooth.
3. In the meantime, combine all the cereal and nuts in a very large bowl.
4. Pour melted white chocolate over the cereal and nuts, gently stirring to coat all pieces.
5. Scoop mixture out onto large cookie sheets or jelly roll pans to set.
6. After the white chocolate has hardened, break into pieces and store in a large airtight container or Ziploc-type bags.
7. Enjoy!