Leprechaun Bait (No-Bake Snack Mix)
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Leprechaun Bait is a fun, sweet-and-salty snack mix that’s perfect for St. Patrick’s Day parties, classroom treats, or a cozy holiday movie night. It comes together in minutes using simple pantry staples—no oven required—and the festive green candies make it extra magical.
Leprechaun Bait (No-Bake Snack Mix)
Ingredients List
Crispix, Lucky Charms, pretzels, M&Ms, white chocolate
Servings: 8–12
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Set Time: 1 hour
Storage: Airtight container
What You’ll Need
- Measuring cups
- Microwave-safe bowl
- Spoon
- Large mixing bowl
- Silicone spatula
- Large baking sheet
- Parchment paper (optional)
Ingredients
- 1½ cups Crispix cereal
- 1½ cups pretzels
- 1½ cups Lucky Charms cereal
- ½ cup green M&Ms
- 1 cup white chocolate melts
- ½ cup Lucky Charms marshmallows (for topping)
Directions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Measure out the Lucky Charms cereal, then pick out an extra ½ cup of marshmallows from the box and set them aside.
- Add the Crispix, pretzels, Lucky Charms cereal, and green M&Ms to a large bowl.
- Melt the white chocolate melts in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each round, until smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the snack mix and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle the reserved marshmallows over the top.
- Let the mix set for about 1 hour, then break into pieces and enjoy.
Tips & Variations
- Swap pretzels for popcorn for a lighter crunch.
- Add green sprinkles or shamrock candies for extra flair.
- Package in clear treat bags with a ribbon for easy classroom favors.
Sweet, salty, crunchy, and just a little bit lucky, this Leprechaun Bait disappears fast, so you might want to make a double batch.
Leprechaun Bait (No-Bake Snack Mix)
Fun and festive Leprechaun Bait snack mix made with cereal, white chocolate, and green candies. An easy no-bake St. Patrick’s Day treat perfect for parties, classrooms, and movie nights.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups Crispix cereal
- 1½ cups pretzels
- 1½ cups Lucky Charms cereal
- ½ cup green M&Ms
- 1 cup white chocolate melts
- ½ cup Lucky Charms marshmallows for topping
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Measure out the Lucky Charms cereal, then pick out an extra ½ cup of marshmallows from the box and set them aside.
- Add the Crispix, pretzels, Lucky Charms cereal, and green M&Ms to a large bowl.
- Melt the white chocolate melts in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each round, until smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the snack mix and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle the reserved marshmallows over the top.
- Let the mix set for about 1 hour, then break into pieces and enjoy.
