Leprechaun Bait for St. Patrick’s Day
This fun and festive Leprechaun Bait is the perfect treat for St. Patrick’s Day! A sweet and salty snack mix made with candy melts, popcorn, pretzels, Chex cereal, and mint candies, all coated in vibrant green and white chocolate. It’s a delightful snack for parties, gifts, or simply to share the luck of the Irish!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (for melting the candy melts)
- Total Time: 45 minutes (including setting time)
- Yield: 12 servings (depends on serving size) 1x
- Category: Snack, Dessert, Holiday Treats
- Method: No-Bake, Melting
- Cuisine: American, Irish-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup white candy melts
- 1 cup green candy melts
- 4 cups popcorn (popped)
- 1 ½ cups mini pretzel twists
- 2 cups Chex cereal
- 1 cup mint candy (like Mint M&Ms or Peppermint Patties, chopped)
- St. Patrick’s Day sprinkles (green, gold, and rainbow)
Instructions
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Melt the Candy Coating:
In separate microwave-safe bowls, melt the white candy melts and green candy melts. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until completely melted and smooth. -
Mix the Snack Ingredients:
In a large bowl, combine popcorn, mini pretzel twists, Chex cereal, and mint candy. Stir gently to mix everything together. -
Coat the Snack Mix:
Drizzle the melted white candy melts over the snack mix, and gently toss to coat. Repeat with the melted green candy melts, coating the snack mix evenly. -
Add the Sprinkles:
While the candy coating is still wet, sprinkle the St. Patrick’s Day sprinkles over the mix, ensuring each piece is covered in festive colors. -
Let it Set:
Spread the coated snack mix out in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes to harden.
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Serve & Enjoy:
Once set, break the mixture into pieces and serve your Leprechaun Bait in bowls or gift bags!
Notes
- Add extra chocolate drizzle on top for more sweetness!
- Use gold-colored sprinkles or rainbow candy to enhance the festive look.
- Package it in clear gift bags for a cute St. Patrick’s Day treat to share!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12th of the batch (based on 12 servings)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg