Loaded Leprechaun Popcorn
This Loaded Leprechaun Popcorn is a festive, no-bake snack that combines sweet and salty flavors in every handful. Fluffy popcorn is coated in creamy white chocolate and loaded with crunchy pretzels, Lucky Charms cereal, and colorful candies for a vibrant St. Patrick’s Day treat that’s perfect for parties, movie nights, or gifting.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Microwave-safe bowl
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 8–10 cups popped popcorn, plain or lightly salted
- 1 1/2 cups mini pretzels
- 1 1/2 cups Lucky Charms cereal (with marshmallows)
- 12 oz white chocolate melting wafers or almond bark
- green oil-based food coloring (optional)
- 1/2 cup green M&Ms
- St. Patrick’s Day sprinkles
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a very large bowl, combine popcorn, pretzels, and Lucky Charms cereal.
- Melt white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- If desired, stir a few drops of green oil-based food coloring into the melted chocolate until evenly tinted.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over the popcorn mixture and gently toss until evenly coated.
- While chocolate is still wet, sprinkle M&Ms and festive sprinkles over the popcorn.
- Spread popcorn into a single layer and let set for 20–30 minutes until chocolate hardens. Break into clusters and serve.
Notes
Use oil-based food coloring if tinting chocolate. Allow popcorn to fully set before storing to maintain crunch.