Leprechaun Bait Recipe

Close up image of leprechaun bait with Lucky Charms and green M&Ms.

5 from 1 vote

Make this festive St. Patrick’s Day leprechaun bait recipe with just eight ingredients and twenty minutes for a sweet and salty treat everyone will love!

Prep Time2

Cook Time2

Chill Time15

Total Time19

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings: servings

Calories: 370kcal

Author: Sammi Ricke

Cost: $10.00

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!

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Notes

Prep Tips - White chocolate can be tricky to work with. It melts easily, yet hardens quickly. Work quickly when stirring the white chocolate into the cereal mixture and then pouring it onto the prepared baking sheet. It's best if the white chocolate doesn't harden before sprinkling the M&Ms and sprinkles as you want them to stick to the coated cereal.

Storage Tip - Transfer leftovers to an airtight container, and store in the fridge for up to 1 week.

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