Name: Bunny Bait Snack Mix : Sweet & Crunchy Easter Treat
Ingredients: 6 cups popped popcorn (lightly salted or buttered); 2 cups toasted rice cereal (like Rice Krispies); 1 cup pretzel sticks (broken in half if desired); 12 oz white candy melts (or white chocolate chips + 1 tsp coconut oil); 1–2 tbsp spring-themed sprinkles; ½ cup SweeTARTS Soft Bites Bunnies (or similar chewy fruit candies); ½ cup SweeTARTS Chicks, Ducks & Bunnies (or small fruity candies); 3 oz SweeTARTS Soft & Chewy Ropes, cut into ½-inch pieces

Description

Celebrate spring and Easter with this colorful, candy-packed Bunny Bait! White chocolate coats buttery popcorn, crunchy pretzels, and crispy cereal, then we toss in sprinkles and fruity candies for a mix that’s impossible to stop eating. No baking required, easy to make with kids, and perfect for snacks, gifts, or parties.

Ingredients

Scale

6 cups popped popcorn (lightly salted or buttered)
2 cups toasted rice cereal (like Rice Krispies)
1 cup pretzel sticks (broken in half if desired)
12 oz white candy melts (or white chocolate chips + 1 tsp coconut oil)
1–2 tbsp spring-themed sprinkles
½ cup SweeTARTS Soft Bites Bunnies (or similar chewy fruit candies)
½ cup SweeTARTS Chicks, Ducks & Bunnies (or small fruity candies)
3 oz SweeTARTS Soft & Chewy Ropes, cut into ½-inch pieces

Instructions

Mix the dry ingredients: In a very large bowl, combine popcorn, rice cereal, and pretzels. Remove any unpopped kernels.
Melt the chocolate: Heat candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second bursts, stirring between each until smooth. Keep everything dry to avoid seizing.
Coat the mix: Pour melted candy over the dry ingredients and fold gently with a spatula until all pieces are coated. If chocolate starts to set, microwave for 10 seconds to loosen.
Add candies and sprinkles: While chocolate is still wet, fold in sprinkles and all SweeTARTS candies gently to avoid breaking them.
Set the mix: Spread evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Let sit at room temperature for 15–20 minutes until chocolate is firm.
Break into clusters: Use your hands to break into bite-sized pieces. Serve in a bowl, package in gift bags, or use in Easter baskets.

Notes

Prep ahead: Once set, store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Avoid sogginess: Use lightly buttered or dry popcorn and pretzels. Let chocolate cool slightly before adding candies.
Microwave popcorn: Choose lightly salted/natural varieties; discard unpopped kernels.
Chocolate smoothness: Add a teaspoon of vegetable oil if candy melts are too thick.