Magic Mix

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 that. 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!

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.

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?

• Lucky Charms cereal
• Chex cereal
• Pretzel snaps (or mini pretzels)
• Vanilla candy coating or vanilla almond bark
• Rainbow nonpareils, jimmies or sprinkles
• Trix Minis or Fruit Loops or Fruity Pebbles cereal (or another rainbow colored cereal)

How to Make Magic Mix

Separate the marshmallows from the cereal of the Lucky Charms. There should be about 2 cups marshmallows.

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 fruity cereal (Mini Trix or Fruit Loops or Fruity Pebbles) and the Lucky Charms marshmallows. Allow mixture to cool completely. Break apart to serve. Store in an airtight container or baggie at room temperature.

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.

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,

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