Description
This fun and festive Leprechaun Bait combines colorful cereals, marshmallows, and glittering goodies into an irresistible St. Patrick’s Day snack or crafting tradition that kids and adults will love.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Lucky Charms cereal (or any colorful cereal with marshmallows)
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- ½ cup chocolate coins or gold-wrapped candies
- ¼ cup rainbow sprinkles
- 2 tablespoons honey or corn syrup
- 1 cup popcorn (optional)
- ½ cup pretzel pieces (optional)
- Green food coloring (2-3 drops, optional)
- Edible glitter in gold and green (optional)
- Mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
1. Clear a large bowl and set out your workspace. Lay out parchment paper if needed.
2. Pour Lucky Charms cereal into the bowl.
3. Gently mix in marshmallows, chocolate coins, and rainbow sprinkles.
4. Drizzle with honey or corn syrup and add food coloring if using.
5. Fold gently until evenly coated.
6. Sprinkle in edible glitter and any optional ingredients like popcorn or pretzels.
7. Scoop into bowls or bags for serving, or place around the home as leprechaun bait.
Notes
- Prepare just before the holiday for best texture and color.
- Add more or less binding agent based on preference.
- Store in airtight containers for up to 3 days.
- Avoid placing bait near pets.
- Great as party favors, classroom snacks, or whimsical breakfast toppers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: leprechaun bait, st. patrick’s day snack, kids holiday treat, magical snack mix