Leprechaun Bait
This Loaded Leprechaun Popcorn is the ultimate St. Patrick’s Day treat! It’s a delicious mix of salty, sweetand gooey goodness. With crunchy popcorn, gooey marshmallow, M&Ms, and Lucky Charms, it’s an irresistible snack you won’t be able to put down.Perfect for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, this festive popcorn is sure to charm both kids and adults—maybe even a mischievous leprechaun or two!
Equipment
- Baking Sheet Lined with Wax Paper
- Saucepan, Small
- Silicone Spatula
- Mixing Bowl, Large
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Chex Cereal Plain is Best
- 1 Cup Pretzel Twist Miniature
- 1 1/2 Cup Lucky Charms Cereal (Just the Cereal)
- 1/2 Cup Lucky Charm Marshmallows (Picked out of Cereal)
- 3/4 Cup M&Ms St. Patricks Theme (or other themed candy)
- 1 11 oz White Chocolate Chips (bag) Good Quality
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Vegetable Oil
Instructions
- 1. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- 2.In a large bowl, combine corn Chex, pretzels, Lucky Charms, Lucky Charms marshmallows, and 1/2 cup of the green M&M’s.
- 3. In a medium bowl, add the white chocolate chips and vegetable oil. Microwave for 30 seconds, stir, and microwave for another 25 seconds. Stir until melted and smooth. If necessary, return to the microwave a little longer. (Use bursts of 10 seconds, stirring for 10 seconds between each burst). Pour the melted and smooth white chocolate over the snack mix.
- 4. Gently stir until completely combined, then transfer to the prepared sheet pan and spread into an even layer. Add remaining 1/4 cup M&M’s on top.
- 5. Allow to harden at room temperature or place in the fridge until firm, about 10–20 minutes. Break into pieces and serve or fill plastic bags and attach the free printable (link to printable above this recipe).
Notes
Notes from the Chef: One of the biggest mistakes is thinking the chocolate isn’t melted all of the way, and then returning it to the microwave where it then burns. Remember, the chocolate is still melting even after it has been removed from the microwave. The best tip I have for avoiding burned white chocolate: stir it often in between the melting process (every 30 seconds) and stir it for at least 20-25 seconds in between each microwave burst.Work quickly: White chocolate hardens quickly, so mix it with the leprechaun bait immediately after it is fully melted.
She has the CUTEST little printable on her website that would be super cute for classroom snacks. <3
