Leprechaun Bait Recipe (St. Patrick’s Day Trail Mix)
This easy Leprechaun Bait Recipe is a great treat to make to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! Sweet and salty, it features just eight ingredients and comes together in 20 minutes. Mix and match your favorite toppings to satisfy all your cravings!
What Is Leprechaun Bait?
Leprechaun bait is a type of trail mix or Chex mix recipe that features green colors and St. Patrick’s Day-themed ingredients. It typically combines crisp cereal with sweet chocolate or candies.
Serve it as a family-friendly snack or dessert everyone will love! It’s sure to become one of your favorite St. Patrick’s Day recipes alongside St. Patrick’s Day fruit kabobs and white chocolate dipped Oreos!
Ingredients You Need
Below is an overview of the ingredients and instructions for this leprechaun bait snack mix. Be sure to scroll to the recipe card below for the complete details and nutrition information!
- Cereal – We use a combination of plain rice Chex cereal and Lucky Charms to form the base of the bait.
- Pretzels – Wed use mini twists pretzels to get a bit of saltiness in every bite, but you can use any pretzels you like best.
- White Chocolate Chips – Feel free to substitute white chocolate almond bark or candy melts instead.
- Candy Wafers – Technically optional, green candy wafers add a pop of color, making this recipe even more festive.
- Toppings – Green M&Ms and St. Patrick’s Day sprinkles add extra texture and a sweet taste.
Note: Feel free to substitute the color of the chocolate wafers and sprinkles with any other holiday varieties. Then, you can enjoy this recipe all year long!
How to Make the Best Leprechaun Bait Recipe
Before you begin, line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper.
- Combine. Add the cereal and pretzels to a large bowl. Gently toss to combine.
2. Melt the chocolate. Add the white chocolate chips to a microwave-safe bowl, and microwave until melted, stirring frequently. Be careful not to burn!
3. Combine. Work quickly to pour the melted white chocolate over the snack mix, and toss to combine.
4. Layer. Spread the mixture in a single layer over the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle melted green wafers on top (optional). Then, add the sprinkles and M&Ms.
5. Cool. Allow the mixture to rest at room temperature until the chocolate hardens. Or, transfer it to the fridge to speed up the process.
6. Serve. Break the mixture into pieces, and enjoy!
Common Questions
Feel free to mix and match any ingredients you have on hand for an addicting snack! Some of our favorite options include popcorn, mini marshmallows, milk or dark chocolate chips, chopped nuts, coconut flakes, and candy pieces.
Once set, you can transfer leftover leprechaun bait to a sealable bag or airtight container. It will stay fresh at room temperature for up to one week.
We don’t recommend it! It is likely to become soggy and won’t taste great once thawed. Luckily, it’s quick to toss together.
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Leprechaun Bait Recipe
Equipment
- 1 large baking sheet
- 2 Microwave-Safe Bowls
Ingredients
- 4 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 2 cups Lucky Charms cereal
- 2 cups mini twists pretzels
- 11 ounces white chocolate chips (or 2 cups)
- ¼ cup green melting candy wafers, optional
- 1/2 cup greens M&M’s
- 1/4 cup festive sprinkles
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl combine the Chex cereal, Lucky Charms cereal, and pretzels.4 cups Rice Chex cereal, 2 cups Lucky Charms cereal, 2 cups mini twists pretzels
- In a microwave safe bowl, heat the white chocolate chips in the microwave for 1 1/2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until melted. Do not overcook or the chocolate can burn and you will need to start over.11 ounces white chocolate chips
- (Optional) In another small microwave safe bowl, heat the green candy melting wafers in the microwave for 1 minute, stirring every 30 seconds until melted.¼ cup green melting candy wafers,
- Working quickly, pour the melted white chocolate over the snack mix, and gently stir to combine. Once everything is coated, pour the mixture onto the lined baking sheet and spread evenly.
- (Optional) Drizzle the melted green chocolate over the coated cereal mixture on the baking sheet.
- Sprinkle the M&Ms and festive sprinkles over the coated cereal mixture.1/2 cup greens M&M’s, 1/4 cup festive sprinkles
- Let the leprechaun bait sit at room temperature to harden or in the fridge for 15 minutes. With your hands, break into pieces, and enjoy!
This recipe comes together within minutes which is good because I can’t keep the kids out of it. Ha! We love this tasty St. Patty’s Day treat. 🙂