Description
Playful leprechaun bait brings Irish magic to holiday celebrations with sweet marshmallow and chocolate treats. Green sprinkles and lucky charms create a whimsical dessert you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups popcorn (popped)
- 2 cups Chex cereal
- 1.5 cups mini pretzel twists
Candy and Coating:
- 1 cup white candy melts
- 1 cup green candy melts
- 1 cup mint candy (like Mint M&Ms or Peppermint Patties, chopped)
Decoration:
- St. Patricks Day sprinkles (green, gold, and rainbow)
Instructions
- Prepare workstation by arranging microwave-safe bowls and selecting appropriate melting tools for white and green candy coatings.
- Carefully melt white and green candy coatings in separate microwave-safe containers, using 30-second intervals and stirring between each heating cycle until smooth and fully liquefied at approximately 110°F.
- Select a spacious mixing bowl and combine popcorn, mini pretzel twists, Chex cereal, and mint candies, gently folding ingredients to create an even distribution.
- Systematically drizzle melted white candy coating over snack mixture, using a spatula to ensure thorough and uniform coverage.
- Repeat coating process with green candy melts, carefully turning mixture to achieve comprehensive and balanced color integration.
- While candy coating remains wet and glossy, generously scatter St. Patrick’s Day themed sprinkles across the mixture, pressing lightly to guarantee adhesion.
- Transfer coated mixture onto parchment-lined baking sheet, spreading ingredients into a single, non-overlapping layer to facilitate even cooling and hardening.
- Allow mixture to set at room temperature for approximately 25-35 minutes, ensuring complete solidification of candy coating.
- Once hardened, gently break mixture into bite-sized clusters and transfer to decorative serving bowls or festive gift packaging.
Notes
- Swap out regular popcorn for air-popped or low-fat versions to make this treat healthier and lighter.
- For gluten-free options, use gluten-free pretzels and Chex cereal to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Experiment with different mint candies like crushed peppermint or spearmint to create unique flavor variations.
- Avoid overheating candy melts by microwaving in short bursts and stirring frequently to maintain smooth consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Melting
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg