Leprechaun Bait
Leprechaun Bait is a festive, no-bake St. Patrick’s Day snack mix made with popcorn, pretzels, Lucky Charms, white chocolate, and colorful candies. It’s sweet, salty, crunchy, and magically delicious—perfect for parties, classrooms, or a fun holiday tradition.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Microwave-safe bowl
- Spatula
- Baking sheet
Ingredients
- 5 cups popped popcorn (plain or lightly salted)
- 3 cups miniature pretzels
- 3 cups Lucky Charms cereal
- 11 oz white chocolate chips or white candy melts
- 1.5 tsp coconut oil or vegetable oil (if using chips)
- 1 cup green M&Ms
- 1 cup extra marshmallows
- 0.5 cup St. Patrick’s Day sprinkles
Instructions
- In a very large bowl, combine popcorn, pretzels, and Lucky Charms cereal.
- Microwave white chocolate and oil in 15-second intervals at 50% power, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth.
- Pour melted white chocolate over the dry mix and gently toss until evenly coated.
- While chocolate is still wet, add green M&Ms, extra marshmallows, and sprinkles. Toss gently to distribute.
- Spread mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let set at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate for 10 minutes.
- Break into bite-sized pieces and serve or store in an airtight container.
Notes
Make sure the mix is completely cool before storing to prevent sogginess.