Description
Leprechaun Bait is a whimsical and delightful treat that brings together the perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors. This colorful snack mix, featuring crunchy cereals, pretzels, and creamy white chocolate, is not only fun to make but also festive enough for any celebration. Ideal for parties, family movie nights, or as a special afternoon snack, Leprechaun Bait offers an engaging cooking experience that kids can enjoy alongside adults.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Corn Chex cereal (or Rice Chex)
- 1 cup mini pretzel twists
- 1–1/2 cups Lucky Charms cereal
- 1/2 cup Lucky Charms vegan vegan marshmallows
- 3/4 cup green M&M’s (or other candy-coated chocolate)
- 1 (11-ounce) bag white chocolate chips
- 1–1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine Corn Chex, mini pretzels, Lucky Charms cereal, vegan marshmallows, and 1/2 cup of M&M’s.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate chips with vegetable oil in short bursts (30 seconds followed by stirring) until smooth.
- Pour melted chocolate over the snack mix and gently stir until evenly coated. Spread the mixture on the prepared pan and top with remaining M&M’s.
- Allow the mix to set at room temperature or refrigerate for about 10–20 minutes until firm. Break into pieces before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (40g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg