Description
Need a fast, fun treat that looks festive and disappears fast? This Bunny Bait Easter Mix is your go-to. It’s a colorful no-bake snack packed with crunchy popcorn, pretzels, cereal, marshmallows, and candy, all coated in creamy white chocolate. Perfect for Easter parties, school events, or gifting — and easy enough for kids to help make.
Ingredients
Crunch Base
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8 cups popped popcorn (plain or lightly salted)
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2 cups mini pretzels
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2 cups rice or corn square cereal
Mix-Ins
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1½ cups pastel chocolate candies
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1 cup mini marshmallows
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¼–½ cup pastel sprinkles
Coating
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16 oz white chocolate chips or candy melts
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1–2 tsp neutral oil (optional, for smoother melting)
Optional Extras
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Crushed vanilla cookies
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Shredded coconut
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Sunflower seeds (if nut-free is required, avoid mixed seed packs)
Instructions
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Prep Trays
Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Spread popcorn out and remove any hard kernels. -
Add Crunch Items
Scatter pretzels and cereal over the popcorn. Gently toss to combine. -
Melt White Chocolate
Place chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat at 50% power in 30-second bursts, stirring each time, until smooth. Stir in oil if needed for a thinner drizzle. -
Coat the Mix
Drizzle half the melted chocolate over the mixture and gently toss. Drizzle the rest and toss again lightly — don’t overmix. -
Add Toppings
Immediately sprinkle candies, marshmallows, and sprinkles over the top. Press lightly so they stick. -
Set
Let sit at room temperature 20–30 minutes (or chill 10–15 minutes) until firm. -
Break & Serve
Break into clusters and transfer to a bowl or treat bags.
Notes
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Use plain popcorn — heavy butter flavor can make the mix greasy.
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Melt chocolate slowly to avoid clumping.
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Two-step drizzle = better clusters instead of one big pour.
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Add toppings while chocolate is wet so they stick.
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For school-safe batches: check labels and skip nuts/seeds if needed.