Looking for a fun and festive St. Patrick’s Day treat? Leprechaun Bait is a colorful, crunchy, and sweet snack mix that’s impossible to resist. Packed with a mix of cereals, pretzels, marshmallows, and a drizzle of creamy white chocolate, it’s the perfect combination of salty and sweet.
This easy-to-make snack is a hit with kids and adults alike! It’s simple to throw together, requires no baking, and can be customized with your favorite mix-ins. The best part? You can make it ahead of time, making it a stress-free treat for parties, school events, or just a fun family movie night.
It’s also an excellent way to get kids involved in the kitchen. They’ll love stirring the mix, adding colorful sprinkles, and breaking it into bite-sized pieces. Plus, with so many crunchy and chewy textures, every handful is a little different!
Ingredients
- Corn Chex – Or your favorite Chex flavor. They all work in this recipe.
- Mini pretzel twists – You could also use sticks.
- Lucky Charms cereal
- White melting wafers – You can also use white chocolate chips but the melting wafers are so easy to melt and you don’t have to worry about overheating the chocolate. If you do, it can seize and get all nasty and clumpy.
- Mini marshmallows – The wee little dehydrated ones.
- Green M&Ms
- Rainbow sprinkles
How To Make Leprechaun Bait
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat and set it aside.
- Combine the Corn Chex, mini pretzel twists, Lucky Charms cereal, and mini marshmallows in a large mixing bowl.
- Melt the white melting wafers in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth.
- Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cereal mixture and gently stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
- While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle the green M&Ms and rainbow sprinkles over the top for extra color and crunch.
- Let the mixture sit for about 30 minutes, or until the chocolate hardens completely.
- Once set, break it into bite-sized pieces and serve!
Step-By-Step Process
Chef Jenn’s Tips
- Want a pop of extra color? Add a few drops of green food coloring to the melted white chocolate before mixing it in.
- If making this with kids, let them sprinkle the toppings—it’s a fun and easy way to get them involved!
- Don’t skip the parchment paper or silicone mat. It prevents sticking and makes cleanup super easy.
Recommended
Serving Suggestions
Leprechaun Bait is a fun and festive snack on its own, but it also makes a great addition to a full St. Patrick’s Day spread. Pair it with green velvet cupcakes, shamrock-shaped cookies, or rainbow fruit skewers for a bright and festive dessert table. Looking for something more filling? Serve it alongside Irish-inspired dishes like corned beef sliders or mini shepherd’s pies for a delicious balance of savory and sweet.
Storage
This snack mix is best enjoyed fresh, but you can store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If you live in a warm or humid climate, keep it in the refrigerator to prevent the chocolate from melting.
Leprechaun Bait
Ingredients
- 3 cups Corn Chex
- 2 cups mini pretzel twists
- 2 cups Lucky Charms cereal
- 12 ounces white melting wafers
- ¼ cup mini marshmallows
- ¼ cup green M&Ms
- 2 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat and set it aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the Corn Chex, mini pretzel twists, Lucky Charms cereal, and mini marshmallows.
- Melt the white melting wafers in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth.
- Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cereal mixture and gently stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
- While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle the green M&Ms and rainbow sprinkles over the top for extra color and crunch.
- Let the mixture sit for about 30 minutes, or until the chocolate hardens completely.
- Once set, break it into bite-sized pieces and serve!
Notes
Chef Jenn’s Tips
- Want a pop of extra color? Add a few drops of green food coloring to the melted white chocolate before mixing it in.
- If making this with kids, let them sprinkle the toppings—it’s a fun and easy way to get them involved!
- Don’t skip the parchment paper or silicone mat. It prevents sticking and makes cleanup super easy.