Leprechaun Bait St Patricks Day (Printable View)

Sweet and salty snack mix with white chocolate, marshmallows, and festive green candies for St. Patrick's Day celebrations.

# Ingredient List:

→ Base

01 - 4 cups Rice Chex cereal
02 - 2 cups mini pretzels
03 - 1 cup plain or lightly salted popcorn, popped

→ Sweet Additions

04 - 1 cup mini marshmallows
05 - 1 cup green chocolate candies
06 - 1 cup white chocolate chips
07 - 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles

→ Coating

08 - 1 cup white chocolate, melted

# How to Make It:

01 - Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set aside.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine Rice Chex cereal, mini pretzels, and popped popcorn.
03 - Pour the melted white chocolate over the cereal mixture. Gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
04 - Add mini marshmallows, green chocolate candies, and white chocolate chips to the bowl. Toss gently to distribute evenly.
05 - Spread the mixture in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Immediately sprinkle the rainbow sprinkles over the top before the chocolate begins to set.
07 - Allow the mix to sit at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes until the chocolate hardens completely.
08 - Break into clusters and serve immediately, or store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The sweet and salty combo keeps everyone coming back for handful after handful
  • Ready in just 10 minutes but looks like you spent forever planning something special
02 -
  • Melting white chocolate in the microwave in 30 second bursts prevents seizing and burning
  • Work quickly once the chocolate is melted or it will start hardening before you can coat everything evenly
03 -
  • Use a really large bowl for mixing or you will have cereal escaping all over your counter
  • Let the chocolate cool for 30 seconds after melting so it coats more evenly without making everything soggy