Description
Lucky Charms Snack Mix is a colorful and crunchy treat featuring a festive blend of Lucky Charms cereal, pretzels, popcorn, M&M’s, sprinkles, and optional roasted peanuts, all coated in luscious white chocolate. Perfect for festive occasions like St. Patrick’s Day or Easter, this sweet and salty snack mix sets quickly and is easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Snack Mix
- 5 cups Lucky Charms cereal
- 3 cups pretzels
- 6 1/2 cups popped popcorn
- 10 ounces M&M’s
- 3/4 cup sprinkles of your choice
- 1 1/2 cups dry roasted peanuts (optional)
White Chocolate Coating
- 4 cups good quality white chocolate, chopped or white candy melts (24 ounces)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking sheet. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Combine dry ingredients. In a large bowl, mix together the Lucky Charms cereal, pretzels, popped popcorn, M&M’s, sprinkles, and dry roasted peanuts if using, making sure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Melt the white chocolate. Place the chopped white chocolate or candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in short 20-30 second bursts, stirring thoroughly between each to ensure even melting and to avoid burning, until the chocolate is smooth and fully melted.
- Mix chocolate with snack mix. Pour the melted white chocolate over the combined dry ingredients and gently toss or stir to evenly coat the entire mix with the white chocolate.
- Set the snack mix. Spread the coated mixture evenly onto the prepared parchment-lined baking sheet. Allow the white chocolate to cool and harden at room temperature for about 10 to 15 minutes until set and firm.
- Break and store. Once set, break the snack mix into bite-sized clusters or pieces. Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness and crunch.
Notes
- This Lucky Charms Snack Mix displays a vibrant rainbow of colors, making it an appealing and fun treat especially for festive occasions like St. Patrick’s Day and Easter.
- The combination of sweet white chocolate and salty pretzels adds a delightful balance of flavors.
- Dry roasted peanuts are optional but add a nice crunch and protein boost.
- Use good quality white chocolate or candy melts for best texture and flavor.
- Store the mix in a cool, dry place to prevent the chocolate from melting or becoming sticky.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 664 kcal
- Sugar: 57 g
- Sodium: 534 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 88 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 13 mg
