Description
Leprechaun Bait is a festive, no-bake snack mix perfect for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. It combines crunchy cereal, popcorn, pretzels, and colorful candies all coated in smooth white and green candy melts with a sprinkle of holiday-themed decorations, creating a sweet and salty treat that’s easy to make and share.
Ingredients
Scale
Mix-In Ingredients
- 3 cups popcorn (popped)
- 3 cups mini pretzel twists
- 3 cups Crispix Cereal (or Rice Chex as a substitute)
- 4 cups Lucky Charms (limited edition clovers)
- 10.5-ounce bag of Mint M&M’s
- St. Patrick’s Day Sprinkles
Candy Melts
- 12 ounces white candy melts
- 6 ounces green candy melts
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the popcorn, mini pretzel twists, Crispix Cereal, Lucky Charms, and Mint M&M’s until well combined.
- Melt White Candy: Place the white candy melts in a heat-safe bowl and microwave on 50% power for 30 seconds. Stir well and continue microwaving in 15-second intervals, stirring until completely melted and smooth.
- Coat Mix with White Candy: Pour the melted white candy over the cereal mixture. Stir gently and carefully to coat all ingredients evenly while avoiding crushing the cereal pieces.
- Spread and Add Green Candy: Spread the coated mixture onto wax or parchment paper to cool slightly and set. Melt the green candy melts using the same method as the white candy melts, then spoon the melted green candy over the mixture in dollops or drizzles. Sprinkle St. Patrick’s Day themed sprinkles on top while candy is still wet.
- Set and Break: Allow the mixture to set completely at room temperature until the candy hardens. Once hardened, break the mixture into bite-sized pieces.
- Storage: Store the Leprechaun Bait in an airtight container to maintain freshness and crunch.
Notes
- If Crispix Cereal is unavailable, Rice Chex can be used as a substitute.
- Candy melts must be stirred frequently during melting to avoid burning and to achieve a smooth consistency.
- Allow the candy coatings to harden fully before breaking into pieces to ensure clean breaks.
- Store in a cool, dry place to prevent melting or stickiness.
- Feel free to customize by adding other cereal or candy types to suit personal taste preferences.
