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Chocolate Mint Oreo Cookie Trifle

Chocolate Mint Oreo Cookie Trifle features layer after layer of minty chocolaty goodness. Creamy pudding and whipped cream are the perfect contrast for the crunchy cookies and melt in your mouth mints.

My munchkin has been raving about the Copycat Shamrock Shake that I made for her and Chad a few weeks ago.

Although she doesn't indulge in sweets that often I thought it would be fun to make her another shake. But, when I reached in the freezer for the ice cream... It was gone.

Oh no. I don't like making promises and not keeping them.

Being the resourceful mom that I am, I pulled out some of our favorite trifle ingredients; Oreos and pudding. I immediately got started on a minty treat that we would all love.

A layer of cool mint Oreo cookies, topped with chocolate pudding, Andes mints and mint whipped cream was PERFECT!

Honestly I am not usually even a mint lover, but this trifle is AMAZING! Creamy pudding and whipped cream are the perfect contrast for the crunchy Oreo cookies and melt in your mouth Andes mints. You are going to love it too!

Speaking of simple recipes, of course our new cookbook {The Simple Kitchen - available to order now}is packed with delicious, easy recipes.

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8 chapters with a total of 82 quick and easy recipes that are bursting with flavor!!!

Every recipe has a photo that will make your mouth water. It has slow cooker meals, one-pot recipes, quick dinners, simple appetizers, desserts and more!!!

And we have included kitchen tips to make dinnertime less stressful.

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Helpful Tips to make Chocolate Mint Oreo Cookie Trifle:

If you can't find the mint Oreos, use the regular.

What you will need to make Chocolate Mint Oreo Cookie Trifle:

Trifle Dish-
Electric Mixer-

Enjoy!

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Fresh Strawberry Pie Trifle
Peanut Butter Cookie & Chocolate Trifle

Yield: 4Author: Donna Elick

Chocolate Mint Oreo Cookie Trifle

Chocolate Mint Oreo Cookie Trifle features layer after layer of minty chocolaty goodness. Creamy pudding and whipped cream are the perfect contrast for the crunchy cookies and melt in your mouth mints.

Ingredients

12 OREO Cool Mint Cookies, chopped
1 (3.9 oz) package no cook JELL-O Chocolate Fudge Pudding
2 cups cold milk
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons pure mint extract
OPTIONAL: 8 drops green food coloring
20 Andes Mints, chopped

Instructions

Beat pudding mix and 2 cups cold milk with an electric mixer (or whisk) for about 2 minutes. Refrigerate until ready to assemble.
Whip heavy cream using an electric mixer with a whisk attachment until you can see light tracks from the mixer. Add powdered sugar and continue to whip. Add mint and coloring. Mix until whipped cream can hold a peak. (Lift mixer up and there is a tip of cream on the mixer). Refrigerate until ready to assemble.
Chop Oreos and Andes mints. Set aside.
Assemble: Add 1/4 of Oreos to the bottom of each trifle dish. Spoon 1/4 of pudding directly on top of Oreos. Reserve a tablespoon of chopped mints. Add ¼ of remaining mints to trifle, directly on top of pudding. Top with whipped cream. Sprinkle with reserved mints.
Serve and enjoy!

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Originally published 3/12/13

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Simple 5 Minute Mint Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip

Simple 5 Minute Mint Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip is a fab quick dessert recipe. Looking for a snack during prime time TV? This is sure to be ready before the commercial break ends. If you like cookie dough, you will be bonkers over this dangerously delish treat!!!

Being a cookie connoisseur for many, many years I can tell you I would rather eat the dough than the cookie. {{gasp}} Shocking, I know. Especially where chocolate chip cookie dough is concerned I have a hard time getting the dough to the oven! I love, love, love cookie dough, almost as much as I love cheese (and that is A LOT).

After making our Mint Chocolate Oreo Cookie Trifle masterpiece I’ve had a hunkering for more mint chocolate flavor. I searched my brain for easy desserts that I could make that did not involve much work. I mean I work all day, who needs yet another involved task when all I really want is to dive into a bowl of cookie dough anyway?!?!

That’s it! Mint Chocolate Cookie Dough Dip was the perfect solution to cure my cravings. I starting thinking about my first cookie dough dip and remembered that it lacked the texture that I associate with cookie dough. I like to feel the sugar as I devour it! Also, Chad does not care for cream cheese...

Ah ha! The perfect solution… Make it just like cookie dough, with a mixer. No cooking and add flour for texture. Ding ding ding. We have a winner.

Mint Chocolate Cookie Dough Dip tastes just like cookie dough, with no egg! Chad and I went totally bonkers over this dessert. Really… the bowl, a spoon and a quiet place is all you need to go with this dessert dip. However, if you must serve it, I recommend Oreo’s or chocolate cookies!

5 Minutes is all that stands between you and this dangerously delicious treat.

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Helpful Tips to make Simple 5 Minute Mint Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip:

What you will need to make Simple 5 Minute Mint Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip:

Mixing Bowl - I like a variety of mixing bowls and prep bowls and this set has them all.

Enjoy!

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Peanut Butter Fudge Dip

Author: Donna Elick

Simple 5 Minute Mint Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip

Simple 5 Minute Mint Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip is a fab quick dessert recipe. Looking for a snack during prime time TV? This is sure to be ready before the commercial break ends. If you like cookie dough, you will be bonkers over this dangerously delish treat!!!

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), room temperature
1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons pure mint extract
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup flour
3 tablespoons half and half
8-12 drops green food coloring
1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Cream butter and sugars in a medium size mixing bowl. Once mixture if light and fluffy, add extracts and salt. Mix to combine. With the mixer running slowly sprinkle in flour. Mixture will become thick. Add half and half. Mix to combine. Add food coloring until desired color is reached. Mix well to combine. Stir in chocolate chips.
Serve and enjoy!

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Originally published 3/13/13

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McDonald's Shamrock Shake Copycat (Video)

McDonald’s Shamrock Shake Copycatrecipe is a perfectly creamy mint shake topped with homemade whipped cream and sprinkles to make this a superb St. Patrick’s Day shake. They’re only seasonally available at McDonald’s, but now with this easy recipe you can have one anytime. Simple and so delicious you may never have to buy one again!

We love copycat recipes! Especially the frozen ones TGIF Frozen Chocolate Mudslide Copycat ,

Jack-In-The-Box Chocolate Malt Crunch Milk Shake Copycat,
Cafe Du Monde Frozen Cafe Au Lait Copycat , and (best coffee drink on the planet)
Cold Stone Cake Batter Ice Cream Copycat.

Every February for the last 20 years Chad says: "Guess what is out? Shamrock Shakes at McDonald's!!!"

Wearing the excited smile of a 6-year-old that just got his first bike, we drive into the drive-thru and he orders his Shamrock Shake.

This ritual has occurred ever since I have known him. Over the last couple of years the shake was not as impressive as it used to be; who knows why; formula change, taste buds change, whatever the reason.

One Saturday in February, a few years ago, Chad is working on Munchkins playground. Uncle Happy and Pop Pop have been helping him get this together, but my man has been slaving out there for a week.

Munchkin and I ran out to do some errands and I thought I would do something nice and get Chad a Shamrock Shake from McDonald's, then I remembered that the last one he had didn't sit well with him.

How to Make a Shamrock Shake

So, I decided to make my own. I know with good ingredients I can make a shake that would put McD's to shame!!! And I was right, I started with good ice cream and that is just the start. My shake is amazingly thick and creamy and oh so minty and delicious!!! Here is my version (that is much better than the original in my opinion) hope you enjoy, and have a fantastic St Patrick's Day!

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Helpful Tips to Make McDonald's Shamrock Shake Copycat:

For the creamiest shake, go with the richest ice cream you can buy. The icier the ice cream the icier the shake.
You can substitute 2% milk in the shake (if that is all you have), but I wouldn't use fat free.
You can use gel food coloring (my fav) if you have it or liquid will work just fine.
You want to be sure to use Mint extract. Peppermint extract is purely peppermint extract and has a higher menthol content. Mint extract is a combination of peppermint and spearmint, it has a completely different flavor.

What you will need to Make McDonald's Shamrock Shake Copycat:

Blender – You can use any blender, but I absolutely love this one! I use it for ice cream, smoothies, soups, my tomato sauce and naturally this milk shake.
Green Food Coloring - gel or liquid
Mint Extract - remember peppermint is for red/pink treats (candy canes), mint is for the green ones (mint chocolate chip ice cream and mojitos).

Enjoy!

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Jack-In-The-Box Chocolate Malt Crunch Milk Shake Copycat
Cafe Du Monde Frozen Cafe Au Lait Copycat (best coffee drink on the planet)
Cold Stone Cake Batter Ice Cream Copycat

See how easy it is to make McDonald's Shamrock Shake Copycat. Watch the video!!!

Yield: 4 (16 ounce) shakesAuthor: Donna Elick

McDonald's Shamrock Shake Copycat

McDonald’s Shamrock Shake Copycat recipe is a perfectly creamy mint shake topped with homemade whipped cream and sprinkles to make this a superb St. Patrick’s Day shake.

prep time: 5 MINScook time: total time: 5 mins

Ingredients

6 cups good vanilla ice cream (I used Blue Bell homemade vanilla)
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 1/4 - 1 1/2 teaspoons pure mint extract, to taste
15 drops green food coloring
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
green sprinkles for garnish

Instructions

Put ice cream and milk in a blender with half of the green food coloring and mint. Blend well. Add additional as desired. 15 drops of food coloring and 1 1/2 teaspoons mint extract was perfect for us.
Fill 1 cup of heavy whipping cream in a tall bowl and use an electric mixer with a whisk attachment to whip until peaks begin to form. Add 1 tablespoon powdered sugar and whip until stiff peaks form.
Pour the shake mixture into 4 glasses, top with 1/4 of the whipped cream in each glass. Garnish with sprinkles and a straw.

Lucky Charms No-Bake Icebox Pie (Video)

Lucky Charms No-Bake Ice Box Pie is Magically Delicious! This fairytale pie all starts with a Lucky Charms pie crust topped with an enchanted confetti cloud pie filling. This simple recipe is unlike anything you have ever had before. The real magic happens in the freezer.

St Patrick's Day Desserts Couldn't Be Easier

St Patricks Day is so colorful and fun and so are these festive treats: Shamrock Shake, Mint Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip, Mint Oreo Cookie Trifle, Mint Chocolate Chip Brownies, Lucky Charms Marshmallow Treats, Chocolate Mint Candy Bark, and Mint Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bars.

The Ultimate St. Patrick's Day Pie

Lucky Charms No-Bake Ice Box Pie is the ultimate whimsical dessert. It’s a festive treat with confetti cloud pie filling that is like a fairytale come true.

It all starts with a custom pie crust made from ground Lucky Charms cereal. Cream cheese, whipped cream, marshmallow fluff and Lucky Charms marshmallows come together to create an enchanted layer of pie filling, unlike anything you have seen before.

The pie is topped with Lucky’s marshmallows and whipped cream. The real magic happens in the refrigerator. While the pie is ‘setting up’ the Lucky Charms marshmallows in the pie meld into the filling and the marshmallows on top start to soften.

This pie is one that will make Lucky the Leprechaun dance and shout… It’s magically delicious!

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Helpful Tips to Make Lucky Charms No-Bake Icebox Pie:

The green crust is especially fun for St. Patrick's Day, but the rest of the year you can leave out the marshmallows and use 4 cups of cereal without the marshmallows for a more beige color crust.
The longer the pie sits in the freezer, the softer the marshmallows will become.

What you will need to make Lucky Charms No-Bake Icebox Pie:

Electric Hand Mixer - I have had this one in my kitchen forever (it seems like) at least 8 years.
9" Pie Plate - Can you ever have too many pie plates? I love these for plates for a breading station too. Egg in one, breading in another. So perfect!
Cereal marshmallows -If you don't feel like sorting the cereal grab a bag of marshmallows!

Enjoy!

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Peanut Butter Caramel No-Bake Ice Box Cake

Extreme Reese's Peanut Butter No-Bake Pie

Lemon Cloud No-Bake Ice Box Cake

See how easy it is to make Lucky Charms No-Bake Icebox Pie. Watch the video!!!

Yield: 12Author: Donna Elick

Lucky Charms No-Bake Ice Box Pie

Lucky Charms No-Bake Ice Box Pie is Magically Delicious! This fairytale pie all starts with a Lucky Charms pie crust topped with an enchanted confetti cloud pie filling. This simple recipe is unlike anything you have ever had before. The real magic happens in the freezer.

prep time: 8 hour and 30 MINScook time: total time: 8 hours and 30 mins

Ingredients

4 cups Lucky Charms Cereal (marshmallow and cereal mixture)
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups marshmallow fluff
2 1/2 cups Lucky Charms marshmallows, divided

Instructions

Add 4 cups Lucky Charms cereal to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is fine crumbs. Slowly pour melted butter in through the feed tube. Pulse until combined and crumbs are completely moistened.
Pour the crumbs into a 9” pie plate and press mixture onto the bottom and around the sides to form a pie crust. Place in the freezer while you prepare the filling.
Whip heavy cream and powdered sugar with an electric mixer, in a tall bowl. Whip until stiff peaks form. (In other words, when you turn off the mixer and lift the beaters out of the cream, the cream stand up on the end of the beater). Place the whipped cream in the refrigerator while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
Combine the cream cheese and marshmallow fluff in a large mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Fold in 1/2 of the whipped cream and 1/2 cup Lucky Charms marshmallows until completely incorporated. Pour into the chilled pie crust.
Smooth the filling into an even layer with a spatula. Pour the remaining whipped cream over top or you can pipe it into a decorative look. Sprinkle the 2 cups of remaining marshmallows around the edge of the pie. Freeze for 8 hours or overnight. Transfer to the refrigerator or allow to set at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.

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St Patrick's Day Crockpot Candy (VIDEO)

St Patrick's Day Crockpot Candy is the easiest and most impressive homemade candy ever. A minty sweet 4-ingredient Leprechaun Treat that you simply toss in the slow cooker, stir a few times and scoop it out. It doesn't get much easier than that!

If you are looking for more fun St. Patrick's Day recipes you will love our Lucky Charms No-Bake Pie, Mint Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip, McDonald's Copycat Shamrock Shake, and our Chocolate Mint Oreo Cookie Trifle.

is the easiest and most impressive homemade candy ever St Patrick's Day Crockpot Candy (VIDEO)

We have a thing for peanut clusters around here. And the ease of making Crockpot Candy makes it an absolute favorite.

Do I have to make St Patrick's Day Crockpot Candy in a slow cooker?

You can prepare this on the stovetop if desired. But, the slow cooker gives you a no-fuss recipe and keeps the melted chocolate melty and easy to work with while you are scooping it out.

Can I substitute chocolate chips for the vanilla candy coating?

You can use white chocolate chips or Wilton Candy Melts in place of the vanilla candy coating. I generally use almond bark that you can buy at Wal-Mart. It is what my mom used for peanut clusters and I keep it on hand.

What is vanilla candy coating?

Vanilla candy coating (commonly known as almond bark) is a chocolate-like candy made with vegetable fats instead of cocoa butter. It melts evenly without tempering and is great for candy making.

Can I freeze St Patrick's Day Crockpot Candy?

Allow candy to cool completely. You can toss it in the fridge to speed the process up. Place candy in an airtight container, or in a zip-top freezer bag with the air pressed out. Candy will keep in the freezer for 6 months. Be sure to defrost before serving.

How to Make St. Patrick's Day Crockpot Candy

Combine peanuts and candy coating in the slow cooker on low.
Cook, covered for 1 hour.
Stir.
Cook for another hour.
Stir in all but 1/2 cup of M&M's.
Scoop candy, decorate and allow to set up.

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8 chapters with a total of 82 quick and easy recipes that are bursting with flavor!!!

Every recipe has a photo that will make your mouth water. It has slow cooker meals, one-pot recipes, quick dinners, simple appetizers, desserts and more!!!

And we have included kitchen tips to make dinnertime less stressful.

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Helpful Tips to make St Patrick's Day Crockpot Candy:

You can make this recipe with CandiQuik, Almond Bark (not actually made with almonds), vanilla candy melts and even white chocolate in this recipe. I have tried them all and we have loved every one.
You can use two spoons to drop the candy onto your parchment paper but using a tablespoon scooper is my preferred method. It assures all of the candy will be the same size and it is easier and less messy.

What you will need to make St Patrick's Day Crockpot Candy:

Vanilla Candy Coating - You can use CandiQuik, Almond Bark (not actually made with almonds), vanilla candy melts and even white chocolate in this recipe.
4-6 Quart Slow Cooker - This is my favorite.
1 Tablespoon Scooper - This is one of my favorite kitchen tools. It is perfect for candy making, meatballs, and so many more recipes.
Crockpot Liners - I never use them because I wash the crock when it is still a little warm and the candy comes right out, but if you are worried about the cleanup, these are foolproof.
Parchment Paper-I get lazy having to wash the Silpat liners. I love that I can toss this when I am done.

Enjoy!

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Crockpot Candy
Easter Crockpot Candy
Crockpot Turtles Candy

See how easy this St Patrick's Day Crock Pot Candy is to make. Watch the video!!!

Yield: makes 144 (1Tbsp) CandiesAuthor: Donna Elick

St Patrick's Day Crockpot Candy

Crock Pot Candy is the easiest and most impressive homemade candy ever. A rich chocolaty, peanutty 4 ingredient recipe that you simply toss in the slow cooker, stir a few times and scoop it out. It doesn't get much easier than that!

prep time: 30 minscook time: 2 hourtotal time: 2 hours and 30 mins

Ingredients

34.5 ounces honey roasted dry roasted peanuts (I used planters)
48 ounces vanilla-flavored candy coating (Almond Bark or CandiQuik)
11.4 ounces Dark Chocolate Mint M&Ms
Garnishes: seasonal sprinkles (I used shamrocks, gold coins, and green & white jimmies)

Instructions

Layer peanuts and then vanilla candy coating into the crockpot (I used a 5-quart). Cover. Cook for 1 hour on low temperature without lifting the lid. After 1 hour, stir the mixture and continue to cook, stirring every 15-20 minutes for another hour (a total of 2 hours).
Meanwhile, line 3 cookie sheets with Silpat mats or line countertop or table with a long piece of parchment paper.
Turn off the crockpot. Reserve 1/2 cup M&M's.
When you are ready to scoop, pour remaining M&M's into the crockpot and fold in.
Working quickly, use a 1-tablespoon scooper to portion out candy from crockpot and onto parchment paper. Make sure candy is not touching. Once the entire cookie sheet is scooped (before candy dries) top with 1 M&M and sprinkles.
Allow the candy to cool completely.

DONNA'S NOTES

Crockpot Candy will keep in the freezer in an airtight container or a ziptop freezer bag for 6 months. Be sure to defrost before serving.
If you wish to have flatter (easier to bite into) candies, use the back of the scooper to press down the candy a bit before it is garnished.
If your kitchen is cool your candy may set up faster. Keep an eye on it and add garnishes after the first dozen or so have been scooped so they do not dry before you can decorate them.

St. Paddy’s Day Leprechaun Bait (VIDEO)

St. Paddy’s Day is the perfect occasion to make this delicious, festive Leprechaun Bait popcorn snack mix. This sweet no-bake treat has plenty of color and texture to please kids and adults alike!

If you are looking for more fun St. Patrick's Day recipes you will love our St Patrick's Day Crockpot Candy, Lucky Charms No-Bake Pie, and Mint Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip.

Have you ever wondered why St. Patrick’s Day is sometimes called St. Paddy’s Day?

Here’s the answer:

History of St. Paddy’s Day

Whether you have Irish in your family’s heritage or not, everyone enjoys celebrating St. Patrick’s Day.

St. Patrick was a 5th-century British missionary. History states that he is responsible for introducing Christianity to Ireland.

When he died on March 17th, 461 AD, the country named him their patron saint. That is when “The Feast of Patrick” became an annual event.

The celebration includes plenty of Irish food and festivities. Corned beef and cabbage, Irish stew, and colcannon are popular St. Patrick’s Day foods. Minty desserts like our Chocolate Mint Oreo Trifle are popular as well.

The reason that some people call the March 17th holiday St. Paddy’s Day is because the name Patrick originates from the Irish word, Pádraig.

St. Patrick’s Day snack recipe

Ingredients in Leprechaun Bait
This fun festive, and delicious St. Patrick’s Day snack starts with sweet and salty kettle corn. You can make your own or buy it already popped and ready to use.
If you have regular popcorn on hand, feel free to use it instead of kettle corn. If you want to, you can even add butter to the popcorn.

In addition to the popcorn, the Leprechaun Bait also includes::

Green M&M’s
Lucky Charms marshmallows
Pretzels
Green and gold sprinkles
Candy melts and/or almond bark - white and other colors, as desired

Note: The ingredients above are what we use to make our version. If there are other ingredients that you like to snack on, feel free to add them. Maybe some nuts or dried fruit. Have fun with this recipe by experimenting with other add-ins.

How to make it

Get your kids into the kitchen to help you make the Leprechaun Bait. It’s easy to make, and fun too!

Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the popped popcorn in a large mixing bowl. Next, you will add M&M’s, pretzels and Lucky Charms marshmallows on top of the popcorn.
Place the almond bark or candy melts into a medium bowl. Then, melt them according to the instructions on the package.
Pour the melted candy over the popcorn mixture. It is going to dry pretty quickly, so using a spatula, quickly (but gently) toss and stir. Continue to lightly toss the mixture until the other ingredients are completely coated with the melted candy.
Transfer the popcorn mixture to the prepared baking sheet. Use a spatula or the back of a wooden spoon to spread the popcorn snack mix out into an even layer.
While the candy is still wet, sprinkle the gold and yellow sprinkles over the top of the snack mix.
To add another color to your St. Patrick’s Day snack, heat some green candy melts to drizzle on top of the Leprechaun Bait.
It will take about an hour for everything to dry completely. When it is dry, use your hands to gently break the candy apart into snack-sized pieces.

What you will need to make St. Paddy’s Day Leprechaun Bait:

St Patrick's Day colors of candy melts - I used dark green and vibrant green.
Parchment paper for easy work and no fuss clean up.
Jelly Roll Pans (baking sheets with sides) - used for everything from cookies to roasting, a good baking pan will last for years.

How to store Leprechaun Bait

To prevent your snack from becoming stale too quickly, keep it in an airtight container or zip-top plastic bags. Be sure to remove as much air from the container/bag as possible before sealing it.
The mixture will stay fresh at room temperature for four to five days.

Because it’s so easy to make this St. Paddy’s Day snack, it’s a great project to have your kids help with. If you want to share the candy at a school or office party, place individual servings into cellophane bags. Tie some curling ribbon around the top of each bag and you’ll be all set!

Speaking of simple recipes, of course our new cookbook {The Simple Kitchen - available to order now}is packed with delicious, easy recipes.

The Simple Kitchen is loaded with more than 75 BRAND NEW recipes and a hand full of family favorites too.

8 chapters with a total of 82 quick and easy recipes that are bursting with flavor!!!

Every recipe has a photo that will make your mouth water. It has slow cooker meals, one-pot recipes, quick dinners, simple appetizers, desserts and more!!!

And we have included kitchen tips to make dinnertime less stressful.

We are so excited to share our recipes with you!!! So, don't wait. Go and grab yours today! The Simple Kitchen <-- click here to order.

WHERE TO ORDER:

🔥 Amazon 🔥 Barnes & Noble 🔥 Books-a-Million 🔥 IndieBound

Enjoy!

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See how easy this St. Paddy’s Day Leprechaun Bait is to make. Watch the video!!!

Yield: 15-20 piecesAuthor: Donna Elick

St. Paddy’s Day Leprechaun Bait

St. Paddy’s Day is the perfect occasion to make this delicious, festive Leprechaun Bait popcorn snack mix. This sweet no-bake treat has plenty of color and texture to please kids and adults alike!

prep time: 15 MINScook time: total time: 15 mins

Ingredients

8 cups popped kettle corn popcorn (about 1/2 cup unpopped)
12 ounces mint M&M’s
1 1/2 cups Lucky Charms Marshmallows
1 1/2 cups mini pretzels, each piece broken in half
12 ounces melted vanilla candy coating (Almond Bark or CandiQuik)
1/2 cup dark green candy melts
1/2 cup light green candy melts
1/2 cup festive sprinkles, green and gold

Instructions

Line a large baking sheet (13 x 18) with parchment paper, then set aside.
Place popped popcorn in a large mixing bowl, then add M&M’s, Lucky Charms Marshmallows and pretzel pieces to the bowl.
In a medium bowl or 2 cup microwave-safe measuring cup, heat vanilla candy until melted, in 30-second increments. Stirring between intervals. Repeat until smooth.
Pour melted vanilla candy over the popcorn mixture, and use a spatula to stir together. Mix until the ingredients are coated with the melted candy.
Transfer the coated mixture to the prepared baking sheet and spread out into an even layer.
Heat candy melts in separate bowls, using the same method as you used for the almond bark. Drizzle the candy melts over the popcorn mixture, one at a time.
Quickly, while candy melt drizzle is still wet, sprinkle with festive sprinkles.
Allow to dry completely (about 1 hour), then use your hands to gently break it apart into snack-sized pieces.
Let Leprechaun Bait dry completely (about 1 hour), then use your hands to gently break it apart into snack-sized pieces.
Leprechaun Bait can be stored at room temperature in sealed bags or a container for up to 5 days.

DONNA'S NOTES:

You can use plain, buttered or kettle corn for this treat.
Almond bark and CandiQuik are found in the baking aisle.
Candy melts are found in the cake decorating section at Wal-mart, Michaels and Joanns.

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