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St. Patrick's Day Snacks and Treats

These quick and festive snacks are perfect for St. Patrick's Day celebrations, mixing sweet and salty treats that are fun to make with kids.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Irish, Party Food
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Candy and Layering
  • 1 cup Rainbow candies
  • 1 cup Green popcorn
  • 2 cups Snack mix (e.g., pretzels, chocolate, cereal)
  • 1 cup Marshmallows Can be cut into shapes
  • 1 tbsp Green food coloring For coloring popcorn

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Layer colored candies in a clear cup to create a rainbow effect.
  2. Drizzle melted white chocolate over popped popcorn and mix in green food coloring and sprinkles.
  3. Combine pretzels, chocolate, and cereal in a bowl to make a snack mix.
  4. Use shamrock-shaped cookie cutters to cut marshmallows or Rice Krispie treats into shamrock shapes.
  5. Enjoy these festive snacks with kids at your St. Patrick's Day celebration!

Notes

Store candy cups at room temperature in a dry place. Green popcorn should be kept in an airtight container to maintain crispness. Snack mix will keep well for up to a week.