Lucky Leprechaun Chow is a fun and festive snack mix that’s perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. It’s a sweet twist on classic muddy buddies, made with Lucky Charms cereal, creamy peanut butter, and white chocolate. You can whip up a batch in just a few minutes, and it’s easy to package up for party favors or classroom treats.

This is one of those recipes that disappears fast. It’s sweet, crunchy, and just the right amount of nostalgic. Separating the marshmallows might seem like a chore, but it makes the final mix look extra cute and colorful. Definitely worth it.

Helpful Tips

Use fresh cereal. Stale cereal will make the whole mix taste off. Give it a quick taste before starting.
Work quickly once the chocolate is melted. It starts to set fast, so have your cereal ready to go.
Add marshmallows last. Stir them in gently at the end so they don’t melt or get crushed.

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Lucky Leprechaun Chow

Lucky Leprechaun Chow is a fun and festive snack mix that is a holiday twist on classic muddy buddies, made with Lucky Charms cereal, creamy peanut butter, and white chocolate.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 1

Chill Time 1

Total Time 1 6

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings Servings

Calories 165 kcal

Ingredients

5 cups Lucky Charms cereal
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/2 tablespoon butter
3 1/2 ounces white chocolate chips
1/2 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

Start by separating your marshmallows and your cereal bits. Place the cereal in a large bowl and set aside the marshmallows.
Place the white chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high in 15-second increments until fully melted.
Pour the melted mixture over the cereal. Stir until fully coated. Spread the cereal on parchment or maxed paper making sure to separate the big chunks.
Sprinkle on about 1/4 cup of the powdered sugar. Mix until well coated. Add more powdered sugar until fully coated.
Cool for at least an hour. Stir in the lucky Charms marshmallows before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 158mgPotassium: 105mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 529IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 101mgIron: 4mg

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