Leprechaun Bait
This Leprechaun Bait is a fun, no-bake St. Patrick’s Day snack mix made with crunchy cereal, pretzels, popcorn, white chocolate, and festive green candies. Sweet, salty, and ready in minutes, it’s perfect for parties, classroom treats, and easy holiday snacking.
Ingredients
- 4 cups Chex cereal rice or corn
- 2 cups mini pretzels twists or sticks
- 3 cups popcorn air-popped or lightly salted
- 1½ cups white chocolate chips or candy melts
- 1 –2 drops green food coloring optional
- 1 cup Lucky Charms–style marshmallows or mini marshmallows
- 1 cup green candy-coated chocolates M&M-style
- Gold sprinkles or gold chocolate coins optional
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet or countertop with parchment paper.
- Add cereal, pretzels, and popcorn to a very large mixing bowl. Gently toss to combine.
- Melt white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
- If using, stir in green food coloring.
- Pour melted chocolate over the snack mix.
- Gently toss until everything is lightly and evenly coated.
- Spread mixture onto prepared parchment in an even layer.
- Immediately sprinkle marshmallows, green candies, and gold sprinkles on top.
- Let sit at room temperature for 30–45 minutes, until chocolate is fully set.
- Break into bite-sized clusters and serve.
Notes
- Add toppings right away—once chocolate sets, they won’t stick.
- Avoid overheating chocolate to prevent seizing.
- For extra crunch, use slightly stale popcorn.