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Bunny Bait Easter Mix Recipe

Bunny Bait Easter Mix Recipe You’ll Love for Spring Celebrations

This Bunny Bait Easter Mix Recipe is a delightful no-bake treat perfect for Easter celebrations.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Setting Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 8 cups Popped Popcorn light and airy foundation
  • 2 cups Mini Pretzel Twists delightful crunch and salty contrast
  • 2 cups Rice Chex or Corn Chex Cereal provides sturdy structure
For the Sweetness
  • 1.5 cups Pastel Chocolate Candies rainbow-hued treats
  • 1 cup Mini Marshmallows chewy, melt-in-your-mouth experience
  • 0.25-0.5 cups Pastel Sprinkles or Nonpareils for added color
For the Drizzle
  • 16 oz White Chocolate Chips or Vanilla Candy Melts binds mixture together
  • 1-2 teaspoons Neutral Oil optional for silky chocolate drizzle
Optional Mixed Additions
  • 0.5 cups Crushed Vanilla Sandwich Cookies infuses a cookies-and-cream twist
  • 0.5 cups Nuts (e.g., peanuts, cashews, almonds) adds texture; skip for nut-free versions
  • 0.5 cups Shredded Coconut for whimsical 'bird's nest' appeal

Equipment

  • Large baking sheets
  • microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by lining two large baking sheets with parchment or wax paper.
  2. Evenly distribute the popped popcorn across the lined baking sheets, removing unpopped kernels.
  3. Scatter the mini pretzel twists and Rice Chex cereal over the popcorn and toss together.
  4. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine white chocolate chips and optional neutral oil; microwave until smooth.
  5. Drizzle half of the melted chocolate evenly over the popcorn and cereal mixture.
  6. While the mix is still sticky, add pastel chocolate candies, mini marshmallows, and pastel sprinkles.
  7. Allow the mix to set at room temperature for about 20-30 minutes until the chocolate hardens.
  8. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This Bunny Bait Easter Mix is customizable and can be made ahead of time for convenience.

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