Leprechaun Bait Snack Mix
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Leprechaun Bait Snack Mix
Description
The Leprechaun Bait Snack Mix combines a large quantity of Chex cereal with a melted blend of white chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and butter. After stirring in vanilla, this rich chocolate mixture is folded gradually into the cereal to evenly coat it. The coated cereal is then tossed with a powdered sugar and powdered food coloring blend, which covers the pieces with a sweet and festive coating. The mix is spread out and chilled for about an hour to allow the coating to firm up slightly, producing a crisp and flavorful snack.
The texture balances creamy sweetness from the peanut butter and white chocolate with the crunch of the cereal. The colored powdered sugar adds a visual appeal suitable for themed occasions. This no-bake snack does not require cooking, just melting and mixing.
It can be stored at room temperature or chilled depending on preference. The recipe yields a large batch perfect for sharing and casual snacking.
Ingredients
- 9 cups Chex cereal
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter smooth
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- powdered food coloring 0.05-0.10 ounces
Instructions
- Measure cereal and place in a very large mixing bowl. Set aside.
- Over medium heat, melt and combine butter, white chocolate chips and peanut butter, stirring constantly.
- When fully melted, stir in vanilla.
- Pour chocolate mixture over Chex cereal in 3 stages, folding as you go.
- Toss gently to coat all pieces.
- Place powdered sugar and powdered food coloring in a large, airtight plastic bag, shake to combine. You can also use a food processor to make sure colors blend seamlessly.
- Add Chex cereal in stages, tossing to cover and then removing to a wax paper lined rimmed baking sheet.
- Spread in a single layer and chill for an hour to set.
- Remove. Keep at room temperture or chilled.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 354 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 354kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 67g | 22% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 312mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 214mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 33g | 66% |
| Vitamin A | 615IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 130mg | 13% |
| Iron | 14.3mg | 79% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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