A fun and festive candy coated cereal mix that’s perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or to sweeten up any party!
Feelin’ Lucky?
Today is your lucky day, my friends! Because I’ve got the easiest last-minute St. Patrick’s Day treat ever. This Magic Mix is fun to snack on and would be great to take to a party or just have as a fun sweet treat at the house. It’s magically delicious!
Last Minute St. Patrick’s Day Fun
When it comes to holidays, there are those that I plan for weeks in advance (like Thanksgiving and Christmas). Then there are those that sneak up on me and I come up with something fun and yummy at the last minute, to celebrate with the day. St. Patrick’s Day is one of those holidays. It always falls on a different day of the week so it’s not always a day that’s convenient to host a big party, but I still like to do something special to celebrate.
Watch Me Make Magic Mix!
Step into the kitchen with me to make up a batch of this totally scrumptious snack mix!
Can’t. Stop. Eating.
While this treat was last minute, I could snack on this all day every day until it’s gone. It’s one of those sweet treats I can’t keep around because I alone would magically make it disappear. It’s so sweet and snackalicious!
Cereals and pretzels and marshmallows (oh my!) all come together with a sweet candy coating in this quick and easy sweet snack mix.
What Do I Need to Make Magic Mix?
I can usually find all of the ingredients at Target, most major grocery stores, or on Amazon. Click here to easily add all of the ingredients to your online shopping cart.
- Lucky Charms Cereal (2 cups marshmallows separated from 6 cups cereal)
- Rice Chex Cereal
- Pretzel Snaps (or mini pretzels)
- Vanilla Candy Coating (or vanilla almond bark)
- Rainbow Nonpareils (jimmies or sprinkles)
- Trix Minis Cereal (or another rainbow colored cereal like Fruit Loops or Fruity Pebbles)
More Scrumptious Snack Mix Recipes
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How to Make Magic Mix
- Separate the marshmallows from the cereal of the Lucky Charms. There should be about 2 cups marshmallows and 6 cups cereal.
- In a large bowl, combine the Lucky Charms cereal, Chex cereal and pretzels.
- In a microwave safe bowl, melt the candy coating according to package directions, usually 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until melted and smooth. Be sure not to over melt the candy coating as it will burn and become to thick to stir and coat the mix evenly.
- Pour the melted candy coating over the ingredients in the large bowl and toss to coat with a large spoon. Ingredients should be evenly coated in the candy coating.
- Spread the mixture out in an even layer on parchment paper. Immediately sprinkle with rainbow jimmies then the Trix Minis and the Lucky Charms marshmallows.
- Allow mixture to cool completely. Break apart to serve. Store in a clear glass jar or plastic baggie at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Sure, it’s perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or a rainbow themed party, but let’s be honest, we’d all welcome it anytime. I think it would be so sweet to make for a friend or neighbor to just brighten their day or to thank them for being so great.
Fun and Festive Recipes for St. Patrick’s Day
Put some magic into your holiday with these Fun and Festive Recipes for St. Patrick’s Day. This collection of snacks and treats is sure to make all your lads and lasses feel lucky!
I hope you make it and love it as much as we do. Happy St. Patrick’s Day and happy snacking! 🙂 If you make this Magic Mix, be sure to snap a picture and share it with me or tag me on Instagram @thebakermama so I can see. 
I love seeing how inspired and creative y’all get with the recipes I share. Enjoy!
xoxo,
Magic Mix
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 15 cups
- Category: Dessert
Description
A fun and festive candy coated cereal mix that’s perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or to sweeten up any party!
Ingredients
- 1 (10.5 ounce) box Lucky Charms cereal, marshmallows separated from cereal (2 cups marshmallows + 6 cups cereal)
- 3 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 2 cups pretzel snaps (or mini pretzels)
- 1 (16 ounce) package vanilla candy coating or 1 (20 ounce) package vanilla almond bark
- 1 (2 ounce) container rainbow jimmies or sprinkles
- 2 cups Trix Minis cereal (or another rainbow colored cereal)
Instructions
- Separate the marshmallows from the cereal of the Lucky Charms. There should be about 2 cups marshmallows and 6 cups cereal.
- In a large bowl, combine the 6 cups Lucky Charms cereal (no marshmallows), Chex cereal and pretzels.
- In a microwave safe bowl, melt the candy coating according to package directions, usually 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until melted and smooth. Be sure not to over melt the candy coating as it will burn and become to thick to stir and coat the mix evenly.
- Pour the melted candy coating over the ingredients in the large bowl and toss to coat with a large spoon. Ingredients should be evenly coated in the candy coating.
- Spread the mixture out in an even layer on parchment paper. Immediately sprinkle with rainbow jimmies then the Trix Minis and the Lucky Charms marshmallows.
- Allow mixture to cool completely. Break apart to serve. Store in a clear glass jar or plastic baggie at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
This was fun to make with my 2 1/2 year old granddaughter. On top of that, it was delicious. I used the Fruity Pebbles in place of the Trix, and I thought they added a nice punch of fruity flavor. Of course, the salty pretzels with the sweet cereals made for a great treat. We called it Leprechaun’s Magic Treat.
Hi, Anastacia! This makes me so happy! I’m so glad you both enjoed it, but even more that you made it together. ❤️
I haven’t made it yet but I’d like to. I’m just curious why we separate the marshmallows from the cereal. Will they melt in the chocolate?
Hi, Keena! Yes, they can melt/shrivel up a bit mixed with the melted candy coating. Also, we just like them on their own floating around the mix!
Loved the mix! thanks Maegen! My hubby loved it and it was a great pest remover!!!!!!!! Those damn kids amiright 😂😂
Hi, Carmen! So glad you enjoy it! #soblessed, right?! 😜
Where can I buy the big white bowl???
Hi Brandie! It was passed down from my grandmother. I’m pretty sure it’s 50+ years old. Here are a few I found online though: https://amzn.to/3we1UUu and https://www.potterybarn.com/products/solid-enamel-serving-bowls/?pkey=s~white%20enamel%20bowl~15
Thank You!!! I wish they still made the alphabets cereal. 😔
Target used to carry alphabets!!!!
Ok where is mini trix?? It is SO cute! I have searched Walmart and Target locally in KS… no luck… 😉🍀
Hi Cheryl! I don’t think they made it this year, unfortunately. I would recommend using Fruity Pebbles. I used Fruity Pebbles instead and it turned out just as tasty and festive. Enjoy!
I would love to make this for my son’s St. Patrick’s Day birthday party. Just wondering how many days you think this could be made in advance? Do you think it could be frozen ahead of time?
Hi Megan! How fun! It will make for such a great b-day party treat! If you buy all the ingredients fresh and store it in an airtight container, it can keep for up to two weeks and still taste great. I do not recommend freezing it as the candy coating will release moisture when it defrosts causing the cereal and pretzels to lose some of their crunch. Enjoy!
Just made this for movie night with the grand babies! I’m sure it will be a great movie night.
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This sounds good , wonder how it would be using chocolate instead of white chocolate….have you tried it this way ?
I haven’t tried it that way, but I’m sure it would taste great. Enjoy!
This look absolutely amaaaaaazing!!! 🙂