Leprechaun Bait St Patricks Day (Printable version)

Festive sweet salty snack mix with cereal, pretzels, popcorn, marshmallows and chocolate. Perfect for St Patricks Day.

# Ingredient List:

→ Base

01 - 4 cups Rice Chex cereal
02 - 2 cups mini pretzels
03 - 1 cup popped popcorn, plain or lightly salted

→ Sweet Additions

04 - 1 cup mini marshmallows
05 - 1 cup green chocolate candies
06 - 1 cup white chocolate chips
07 - 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles

→ Coating

08 - 1 cup white chocolate, melted

# How to Make It:

01 - Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine Rice Chex, mini pretzels, and popcorn.
03 - Pour melted white chocolate over the mixture and gently toss until evenly coated.
04 - Add mini marshmallows, green chocolate candies, and white chocolate chips. Toss gently to distribute evenly.
05 - Spread mixture in an even layer on prepared baking sheet. Immediately sprinkle rainbow sprinkles over top before chocolate sets.
06 - Allow mix to sit at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes until chocolate hardens. Break into clusters and serve, or store in airtight container for up to 5 days.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Its the perfect balance of sweet and salty that keeps everyone coming back for another handful
  • Ready in just 10 minutes but looks like you spent forever planning it
  • The colorful presentation makes it an instant conversation starter at any gathering
02 -
  • Melt your white chocolate in 30 second intervals stirring between each to prevent seizing which turns it into a grainy unusable mess
  • Work quickly once you pour the chocolate because it starts setting faster than you expect especially in cooler kitchens
  • If your popcorn is too heavily salted it will overpower the delicate white chocolate balance
03 -
  • Use a silicone spatula for folding metal utensils can scrape against the pretzels and create annoying metallic tasting shavings
  • Keep a small bowl of warm water nearby to dip your fingers in if you need to break apart stuck together pieces

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