Leprechaun Bait is sweet, salty, and delicious! Lucky Charms, cereal, pretzels, and chocolate candies coated in white chocolate for the perfect St. Patrick’s Day treat.
Leprechaun Bait
My mom went all out for every holiday, and St. Patrick’s Day was no exception—gold chocolate coins, head-to-toe green outfits, and an all-green dinner. I’m talking green spaghetti, green grapes, and a green salad. Dessert? Her famous Rice Krispies Treats with green sprinkles.
I skip the all-green dinner but always make something festive. Leprechaun Bait, Leprechaun Thumbprints, or Lucky Charms Bars are my go-to treats!
Ingredients
Here’s what we’ve got in Leprechaun Bait:
- Corn Chex: I like the slight sweetness, but Rice Chex works too.
- Pretzel Twists: Sticks, itty bitty minis, or snaps work too.
- Lucky Charms: The perfect festive cereal for this mix!
- Lucky Charms marshmallows: I just pick them out from the cereal.
- Green M&M’s: I use regular and mini, but peanut butter or peanut would be great too.
- White chocolate chips: Go for good-quality chips for the best flavor and melt.
- Vegetable oil: Helps the chocolate melt smoothly. Canola or coconut oil works too.
Leprechaun Bait Tips
- Keep pieces similar: Ingredients mix best when they’re close in size.
- Use good white chocolate: Better chocolate melts smoother and tastes better.
- Don’t overheat chocolate: It keeps melting after you take it out. Stir every 30 seconds and for 20-25 seconds between bursts.
- Move fast: White chocolate sets quick, so mix it in as soon as it’s melted.
How To Use The Printable
Free Leprechaun Bait Printable
- Print on glossy cardstock: For best results, email the PDFs to your local printing office.
- Cut and fold easily: A Paper Cutter and Scoring Board help make clean cuts and folds.
- Pick the right bags: Zip-loc® snack-size bags look best, but any resealable snack bag works.
- Save before printing: Don’t print from the website—save the file first. If it won’t print, try another browser.
- Put it together: Fill snack bags with Leprechaun Bait, seal them, and staple the cut and folded printable on top.
Storage
- Room temp: Keep in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Freezer: Freeze in a bag or container for up to 2 months.
More Delicious Desserts
- Carmelitas caramel-oatmeal bars
- 7 Layer Bars with a graham cracker crust
- Lemon Bars with a shortbread crust
- Pistachio Icebox Cake with graham crackers
- Snickerdoodles with cinnamon-sugar coating
Leprechaun Bait
Leprechaun Bait is the ultimate mix of sweet and salty! Lucky Charms, cereal, pretzels, and chocolate candies all coated in creamy white chocolate.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups corn Chex or Rice Chex
- 1 cup mini pretzel twists
- 1-1/2 cups Lucky Charms cereal
- 1/2 cup Lucky Charms marshmallows pick out of cereal
- 3/4 cup green M&M’s or other candy-coated chocolate, divided
- 1 (11-ounce) bag white chocolate chips
- 1-1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine corn Chex, pretzels, Lucky Charms, Lucky Charms marshmallows, and 1/2 cup green M&M’s.
- In a microwave-safe 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Video
Recipe Notes
Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer freshness, keep it in the fridge. If you want to save it for later, freeze in a sealed bag or container for up to two months.
Nutrition
Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 251mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 646IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 6mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Could I add nuts to this leprechaun Bait?
Totally!
This was a HIT! I got so many compliments on it, and it’s good for spring too, not just St Patrick’s day. It’s so addictive and I had people coming to my desk all day to get more. My favorite part is how flexible it is to mix in other things. I ran out of m&ms and just used some mini chocolate chips, I added some green sprinkles and green sanding dust, pretzel sticks, etc. This will definitely be a regular work treat! I didn’t even take a picture before it was all gone.
I am so thrilled to hear this! Thanks so much Macayla! 🙂
So good!!!
Thanks! 🙂
It was very good and delicious 😋
So happy to hear this! Thanks Taylor! 🙂
Could I use coconut oil instead of vegetable
Yes
This is great! How long will it stay fresh for after making?
It’s great for up to a week in a gallon size bag!