Add a touch of magic to your day with this colorful Lucky Charms Popcorn. The combination of popcorn, cereal, pretzels, and candy is perfect for celebrating St. Patrick's Day.
Looking for a charming dessert for St. Patrick's Day? I love making Lucky Charms treats and popcorn each year for our kids. This cereal brings back memories from my childhood.
We always had this fun cereal with colorful marshmallow shapes in our pantry. My siblings and I would always pick out the marshmallows and leave the rest. It seems to be a common childhood habit because, to this day, our kids do the same.
To encourage everyone to eat the cereal, I coated it in white chocolate. Chocolate makes everything better, but adding caramel corn, pretzels, and buttery popcorn made it a magically delicious snack.
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Why Make Lucky Charms Snack Mix
This tasty snack mix is great for St. Patrick's Day celebrations. Whether you're enjoying it with friends and family or by yourself, me Lucky Charms popcorn will make you smile.
- Fun to make. Combine all your favorite snacks in a bowl, and then cover it in melted chocolate.
- Festive snack. Vibrant green M&Ms and whimsical marshmallows add a playful touch to the snack mix for parties or movie nights.
- Easy to share. You can serve it in a large bowl for everyone to snack on all night. Or pack it in individual bags for a convenient grab-and-go option. Regardless of how it's served, everyone will beg for more of this fun treat.
What You'll Need
This recipe for Lucky Charms popcorn only requires one box of cereal and a few simple ingredients.
- Popcorn - Any air-popped or microwave popcorn will work. We usually choose the butter variety because it tastes so good with the white candy melts.
- Lucky Charms - One box will give you enough cereal pieces and marshmallow bits. Pour out the cereal, then separate the two ingredients.
- Caramel Corn - This adds a fun crunch and flavor to the snack mix. If you do not want to buy an extra ingredient, use more popcorn.
- White Chocolate Melts - I like to use Ghirardelli melting wafers because they melt and taste great. White chocolate chips or white almond bark can also be used.
- M&M's - You can use any chocolate candies for this popcorn recipe. I bought a bag of regular and a bag of pastel candies to get a few different shades of yellow and green.
- Sprinkles - Any variety of St. Patrick's Day colors will work.
How To Make Lucky Charms Popcorn
In just a few minutes, you can have this delicious popcorn snack mix chilling on your counter. Don't waste any more time - grab your bowls and get started!
- Pop the kernels. You can use microwave popcorn or stovetop popcorn. In a large bowl, mix popcorn, caramel corn, pretzels, M&M's, and cereal with marshmallows.
- Melt the white chocolate. Place the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, then heat according to the package directions.
- Drizzle and toss. Pour the creamy white chocolate over the cereal mixture, then stir it thoroughly until everything is coated. Spread it on a lined baking sheet.
- Add more color. Add more sprinkles and candies and give it a quick stir, then let it harden for 10-15 minutes before breaking it into chunks.
Storage Recommendations
Keep the mix in an airtight container at room temperature. The popcorn is best if served within 24 hours of making it, but it will keep for 3-4 days.
Tips and Tricks
- Remove un-popped popcorn kernels before making the chocolate-covered popcorn. No one wants to bite into a seed and break a tooth!
- Line a baking sheet with wax paper or parchment paper to keep the popcorn from sticking to the pan.
- Add the candies, Lucky Charms marshmallows, and sprinkles immediately because melted chocolate hardens quickly.
- To add an extra fun twist to the mix, add gold chocolate coins after it has hardened. Kids of all ages will love finding "gold" in their special treat.
FAQs
For this snack mix recipe, you can either use pre-popped popcorn from the store or pop your own in the microwave.
Feel free to experiment with different types of chocolate—white, milk, semi-sweet, or even a mix of all three—the choice is yours. Each one adds a different flavor to the snack.
If you're using a microwave, melt the chocolate in short intervals at 50% power, stirring between each one. If you're using a double boiler, keep the heat low and stir until the chocolate is smooth.
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Recipe
Lucky Charms Popcorn
Add a touch of magic to your day with this colorful Lucky Charms Popcorn. The combination of popcorn, cereal, pretzels, and candy is perfect for celebrating St. Patrick's Day.
Ingredients
- 4 cups popped popcorn
- 2 cups Lucky Charms cereal pieces
- 2 cups Lucky Charms marshmallows
- 1 cup itty bitty pretzel twists
- 1 cup caramel corn
- 1 cup green and yellow M&M's
- 1 - 10 ounce bag white chocolate melting wafers
- 2 tablespoons St. Patrick's Day sprinkles
Instructions
- Stir popcorn, caramel corn, pretzels, cereal pieces, 1 cup marshmallows, and ½ cup M&M's in a large bowl.
- Melt the white chocolate according to the package directions.
- Pour over the popcorn mixture and stir until everything is coated. Add sprinkles and stir again quickly.
- Dump the mixture onto a lined cookie sheet. Sprinkle with the extra marshmallows and candies.
- Refrigerate for 5 minutes, then break into chunks. Store in an airtight container or bag for a few days.
Notes
- Separate the cereal and marshmallow charms before starting this recipe.
- Remove un-popped popcorn kernels before making the chocolate-covered popcorn. No one wants to bite into a seed and break a tooth!
- Line a baking sheet with wax or parchment paper to keep the popcorn from sticking to the pan.
- Add the candies, Lucky Charms marshmallows, and sprinkles immediately because melted chocolate hardens quickly.
- To add an extra fun twist to the mix, add gold chocolate coins after it has hardened. Kids of all ages will love finding "gold" in their special treat.
- Skip the caramel corn and pretzels and use more popcorn and cereal pieces instead.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 22 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 176Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 109mgCarbohydrates: 25gFiber: 1gSugar: 18gProtein: 2g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
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