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Irresistible Leprechaun Bait Snack Mix: 12 Cups of Joy

Leprechaun Bait Snack Mix
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This Leprechaun Bait Snack Mix is a delightful sweet and salty treat perfect for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. It’s easy to make and brings a touch of Irish luck to your snack table.

Ingredients

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  • 12 cups Corn Chex cereal
  • 5 cups Cheerios cereal
  • 3 cups Bugles
  • 1 cup pretzel sticks
  • 1 cup salted peanuts
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • Green and gold sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine Corn Chex, Cheerios, Bugles, pretzel sticks, and peanuts.
  3. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and corn syrup. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for 5 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla extract and baking soda. The mixture will foam.
  5. Pour the hot syrup over the cereal mixture. Stir gently until everything is coated.
  6. Spread the mixture evenly in a single layer on two large baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
  8. Let the snack mix cool completely on the baking sheets.
  9. Once cooled, stir in green and gold sprinkles.
  10. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

  • For an extra festive touch, you can add green candy melts or white chocolate chips after the mix has cooled.
  • This snack mix stays fresh for up to two weeks when stored properly.

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