St. Patrick’s Day Snack Mix Recipe for Festive Parties

Festive, sweet and a little salty, this St. Patrick’s Day Snack Mix is a simple, colorful treat to make in March. With seven ingredients and about 30 minutes, you can whip up a sweet Chex mix that serves 12.

You can’t go wrong with a sweet-and-salty snack mix. This version is easy to make, bright with green accents for St. Patrick’s Day, and flexible enough to customize however you like.

It’s based on the classic sweet Chex mix, but with Lucky Charms and extra marshmallows for color, plus green M&M’s and festive sprinkles. Use Rice or Corn Chex (or a mix), then add pretzels, roasted peanuts, and a white chocolate drizzle to hold everything together. Serve it at a party, pack it for a parade, or portion it into individual bags for easy sharing.

What you need

Tools: large mixing bowl, rimmed sheet pan, rubber spatula.

• Chex cereal — rice, corn, or a combination.
• Lucky Charms cereal — use the cereal and separate extra marshmallows for bright color.
• Mini pretzel twists — pretzel rods work too.
• Lightly salted roasted peanuts — for a salty crunch.
• Green M&M’s — or other green chocolate candies for color.
• White chocolate melting chips — melting wafers work best for smooth drizzling.
• St. Patrick’s Day sprinkles — for extra festive color and texture.

Substitutions

There’s room to swap ingredients depending on taste or availability:

• Chex: Use Rice, Corn, or a mix.
• Pretzels: Twists or rods both work.
• Sprinkles and candies: Change colors to suit other holidays or themes.

How to make St. Patrick’s Day Chex Mix

1. Sort: Remove and set aside Lucky Charms marshmallows and green M&M’s.
2. Mix: In a very large bowl, combine Chex cereal, Lucky Charms, pretzels, separated marshmallows, and peanuts.
3. Spread: Pour the mixture onto a rimmed baking sheet in an even layer. Scatter the green M&M’s on top.
4. Melt chocolate: Place white chocolate melting chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat on high for 60 seconds, stir, and heat in 15-second intervals as needed until smooth. Watch carefully — white chocolate burns easily.
5. Drizzle and decorate: Immediately drizzle the melted white chocolate over the cereal mixture, then sprinkle the St. Patrick’s sprinkles so they stick to the chocolate.
6. Toss: Quickly use a spoon, rubber spatula, or clean hands to toss and coat the mix evenly before the chocolate sets.
7. Set: Let the tray rest for at least 15 minutes so the chocolate cools and hardens.
8. Break and serve: Break up any large clusters, transfer to a serving bowl or individual bags, and enjoy.

Pro tip!

Because white chocolate sets quickly and can scorch, melt it in short bursts and stir between intervals. If any large pieces remain after the first minute, microwave 10–15 seconds more and stir until smooth.

Serving and make-ahead

• Make ahead: The mix holds well at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 4–7 days, so prepare it a day or two before your event.
• Portioning: Serve from a large bowl or portion into individual bags or bakery boxes for grab-and-go convenience.
• Involve kids: Younger helpers can sort marshmallows and M&M’s or help with mixing (with supervision around hot chocolate).

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for success

• Apply sprinkles quickly: Sprinkle immediately after drizzling chocolate so they adhere before it sets.
• Use a large tray to mix: Tossing and drizzling on a baking sheet lets you coat pieces evenly before the chocolate hardens.
• Kid-friendly: This recipe offers many tasks for children—sorting, measuring, and mixing—just supervise when chocolate is hot.
• Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Recipe summary

St. Patrick’s Day Snack Mix — Makes about 12 servings. Prep 10 minutes, melt 1 minute, cool 15 minutes. Combine 6 cups Chex, 3 cups Lucky Charms, 3 cups mini pretzels, 1 cup Lucky Charms marshmallows, 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, 1 cup green M&M’s, 20 oz white chocolate melting chips, and 4 tbsp sprinkles. Toss, drizzle melted white chocolate, add sprinkles, cool, and serve.