Description
Sweet shamrock-inspired Leprechaun Bait delivers playful Irish-themed magic for festive celebrations. Green marshmallow popcorn clusters promise delightful treats that spark holiday cheer for hungry party guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups crispy rice cereal
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Binding/Coating Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Decorative/Flavor Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup green candy melts
- 1/4 cup green sprinkles
- 1/4 cup green M&M’s
Instructions
- Mix rolled oats, shredded coconut, and chopped pistachios in a spacious mixing vessel, creating a textural base for the leprechaun-inspired treat.
- Melt honey and almond butter over low heat, stirring until achieving a silky consistency, then incorporate green food coloring or matcha powder to create a vibrant emerald hue.
- Drizzle the verdant liquid mixture over the dry ingredients, thoroughly coating each element to ensure uniform distribution of flavor and color.
- Gently integrate green sprinkles and mini chocolate coins, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture for bursts of festive decoration.
- Craft compact, bite-sized clusters using gentle hand pressure, arranging them methodically on a parchment-lined tray to prevent sticking.
- Refrigerate for 60 minutes at 40°F, allowing the clusters to solidify and develop a delightful, firm texture that maintains their whimsical shape.
- Present these enchanting morsels during St. Patricks Day celebrations, inviting guests to indulge in a playful, leprechaun-approved delicacy.
Notes
- Customize the color intensity by adjusting the amount of green food coloring or using natural matcha powder for a subtler hue.
- Replace honey with maple syrup or agave nectar for a vegan-friendly version that maintains the sweet, sticky texture.
- Toast the oats and nuts beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and add a delightful crunch to the leprechaun bait.
- Store these treats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, making them perfect for advance party preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 19.0 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 11.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36.4 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 2.3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg