A user-friendly holiday treat, sure to be a hit at a trailer park near you!
Anyone whose done any kind of baking or helped a friend or family member in the kitchen around the holidays, knows that it can be a daunting task – precise measurements, complicated procedures and numerous steps before the tasty treats can be enjoyed. Well, fear not my friends, this recipe couldn’t be simpler and goes amazingly well with a beer!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-7 minutes
- Inactive Time: 2 hours
- Yield: 10-12 Servings
Ingredients:
- 20 ounces White Chocolate Chips*
- 4 Cups Party Mix**
- 1 Tablespoon Orange Zest (from one medium-sized Orange)
- 1/4 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (optional)
*Milk Chocolate or Darker Chocolate can be substituted, but then you can’t call it White Trash!
**Chex Mix, Chopped Nuts, Crackers and Crunchy Breakfast Cereals can be substituted and/or combined with the Party Mix.
Directions:
Create a double boiler with a large pot and a heat-proof glass bowl that fits comfortably on top of the pot. Fill the pot with just enough water so as not to touch the bowl. Bring to a simmering boil, using only the steam from the water to heat the bowl. In a large mixing bowl combine the chocolate, cayenne (optional: see chef’s note below) and orange zest (most box cheese graters have a zest panel).
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| photo: Kevin Schlanser |
Pour the chocolate mixture into your double boiler bowl (alternatively you can microwave this, being sure to stop and frequently sir the mixture so it melts evenly) and gently stir as it begins to melt. Meanwhile, pour your Party Mix into a large ziplock bag and gently crush to break up the big pieces.
Once the chocolate has melted, using hot pads, carefully place the bowl onto a heat-proof surface (such as another hot pad). Then add the party mix, in thirds, stirring to combine as you go. Don’t worry about breaking up the party mix, it’ll make for better results. Once thoroughly combined, pour the whole kit-n-kaboodle onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and form into a single rectangular layer. Allow to cool for about 2 hours until the chocolate has set, then break into bite-sized clusters.
If you’re feeling especially white trash, put 4 or 5 clusters into a zip lock bag and duct tape to a cheap beer and give as a gift!
Chef’s Note: Be sure not to add any more than a 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne or you’ll be on fire! This adds just the right amount of “kick” to the recipe without being overpowering. Probably a good idea to omit if making for kids or for those that are spice wimps.
