Leprechaun Bait Snack Mix (Printable)
Colorful sweet and salty snack mix with white chocolate coating
# What You Need:
→ Base Mix
01 - 4 cups Rice Chex cereal
02 - 2 cups mini pretzels
03 - 1 cup popped popcorn, plain or lightly salted
→ Sweet Additions
04 - 1 cup mini marshmallows
05 - 1 cup green chocolate candies
06 - 1 cup white chocolate chips
07 - 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles
→ Coating
08 - 1 cup white chocolate, melted
# How to Make It:
01 - Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat and set aside.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, add Rice Chex cereal, mini pretzels, and popped popcorn. Mix gently to combine.
03 - Pour melted white chocolate over the cereal mixture. Use a spatula to gently toss until all pieces are evenly coated.
04 - Add mini marshmallows, green chocolate candies, and white chocolate chips to the coated mixture. Fold gently to distribute evenly without crushing the cereal.
05 - Spread the mixture in an even layer across the prepared baking sheet. Immediately sprinkle rainbow sprinkles over the top before the chocolate begins to set.
06 - Let the mixture sit at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes until the chocolate hardens completely. Break into clusters and serve, or store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It comes together faster than you can find the remote control
- The mix of textures keeps everyone coming back for just one more handful
02 -
- Work quickly once the chocolate hits the cereal or it will start setting up unevenly
- The sprinkles need to go on immediately or they will just roll right off
03 -
- Melt the chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, to avoid seizing
- Use a silicone spatula to scrape every last bit of chocolate from the bowl