Description
Bunny Bait is a sweet and salty snack mix perfect for Easter celebrations or anytime you want a delightful treat. This crunchy mix combines pretzels, cereals, peanuts, pastel M&M’s, and sprinkles all coated in smooth white chocolate, creating a colorful and festive snack that’s irresistibly tasty and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Snack Mix
- 2 cups pretzels
- 2 cups Honey Nut Cheerios
- 3 cups Chex cereal (rice or corn)
- 1/2 cup salted peanuts
- 1 cup pastel M&M’s (Easter M&M’s)
- 1/2 cup pastel sprinkles
Coating
- 10 ounces white chocolate (Ghirardelli wafers recommended)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all snack mix ingredients: pretzels, Honey Nut Cheerios, Chex cereal, salted peanuts, pastel M&M’s, and pastel sprinkles. Set them aside in a large mixing bowl.
- Melt White Chocolate: Slowly melt the white chocolate wafers in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until fully smooth and melted without burning.
- Combine and Coat: Pour the melted white chocolate over the snack mixture in the large bowl. Using a spatula, gently fold everything together to ensure an even coating of white chocolate on all pieces.
- Add Sprinkles: Quickly sprinkle the pastel sprinkles over the coated snack mix and gently fold again just to distribute the sprinkles evenly.
- Set the Bunny Bait: Spread the mixture evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet or large tray. Let it cool at room temperature or place in the refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes until the white chocolate hardens and the mix firms up.
- Serve and Store: Once set, break the mixture into bite-sized pieces if needed. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to a week to keep it fresh and crunchy.
Notes
- Use Ghirardelli white chocolate wafers for the best melting texture and flavor.
- Be careful not to overheat the white chocolate to avoid burning or seizing.
- You can substitute the pastel M&M’s with regular M&M’s or other colorful candy of choice.
- This snack mix can be customized by adding dried fruit or other nuts as preferred.
- Store in a cool, dry place to maintain crunchiness and freshness.
