Description
Bunny Bait is a delightful, crunchy snack mix perfect for Easter celebrations. Combining a variety of cereals, pretzels, peanuts, and festive Easter M&Ms coated in creamy vanilla almond bark and sweet butterscotch chips, this treat offers a perfect balance of salty and sweet flavors that set into crunchy clusters.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 3½ cups Rice Chex cereal
- 3½ cups honey nut cheerios
- 1½ cups pretzel sticks
- ½ cup salted peanuts
Coating & Add-ins
- 16 ounces vanilla almond bark (chopped, about 2 cups or 8 squares)
- 10 ounce bag Easter M&Ms
- ½ cup butterscotch chips
Instructions
- Prepare the Sheet Pan: Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside. This will be used to spread out the mixture to cool and set.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together Rice Chex cereal, honey nut cheerios, pretzel sticks, and salted peanuts until evenly mixed.
- Melt Vanilla Almond Bark: Place the chopped vanilla almond bark in a large microwave-safe dish. Microwave in 15-second increments, stirring each time, until fully melted and smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixture: Pour the melted almond bark over the cereal mixture and toss thoroughly until every piece is evenly coated.
- Add Easter M&Ms and Butterscotch Chips: Gently fold in the Easter M&Ms and butterscotch chips, taking care not to break the candy coatings.
- Spread and Set: Transfer the coated snack mix onto the prepared sheet pan, spreading it evenly in a single layer.
- Let It Harden: Allow the mixture to set at room temperature for about 45 minutes or until the almond bark has fully hardened and the mixture is firm.
- Serve: Once set, break the bunny bait into bite-sized clusters and transfer to a serving dish for enjoyment.
Notes
- For faster setting, place the sheet pan in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes.
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Be gentle when folding in the M&Ms and butterscotch chips to keep candy coatings intact.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
