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Loaded Leprechaun Popcorn Recipe

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Loaded Leprechaun Popcorn is a festive St. Patrick’s Day treat combining sweet and salty flavors with gooey marshmallow, crunchy Lucky Charms cereal, refreshing mint M&Ms, and colorful sprinkles for a delightfully addictive snack.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 4 cups plain popcorn
  • 2 cups Lucky Charms cereal
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1½ cups mini marshmallows
  • ¼ cup mint M&Ms
  • St. Patrick’s Day themed sprinkles (green, white, yellow)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a large baking sheet with waxed paper and set aside to cool the popcorn mixture later.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the plain popcorn and Lucky Charms cereal, then set aside.
  3. Melt Butter: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter completely, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
  4. Add Marshmallows: Add mini marshmallows to the melted butter and stir continuously until the marshmallows are completely melted and smooth. Remove the saucepan from heat immediately to avoid burning.
  5. Coat Popcorn Mixture: Pour the melted marshmallow and butter mixture over the popcorn and Lucky Charms in the bowl. Use a silicone spatula to fold everything together gently until well coated.
  6. Spread Mixture: Transfer the coated popcorn mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it out to cool slightly.
  7. Add Toppings: Immediately sprinkle the mint M&Ms and St. Patrick’s Day sprinkles over the popcorn mixture so they stick well to the marshmallow coating.
  8. Cool and Serve: Allow the popcorn mixture to cool and harden at room temperature. Once set, break into pieces and enjoy your festive snack!

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or until stale.
  • Ensure marshmallows do not burn by removing from heat as soon as melted.
  • This recipe makes about 6 servings.
  • Use waxed paper to prevent sticking and make clean-up easier.
  • For a gluten-free version, verify Lucky Charms and M&Ms are labeled gluten-free.

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