St. Patricks Day Lucky Chow (Printable)

Crispy cereal coated in sweet white chocolate peanut butter, mixed with festive green candies and marshmallows for a fun St. Patricks Day treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 6 cups rice cereal squares (e.g., Chex)

→ Chocolate Mixture

02 - 1 cup white chocolate chips
03 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
04 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Coating

06 - 2 cups powdered sugar

→ Add-Ins & Decorations

07 - 1 cup green candy-coated chocolates (such as green M&Ms)
08 - 1 cup mini marshmallows
09 - 1/2 cup gold chocolate coins, chopped or whole
10 - 1/2 cup green sprinkles or sanding sugar

# How To Make:

01 - Place the rice cereal squares in a large mixing bowl.
02 - In a microwave-safe bowl, combine white chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and fully melted (about 1–2 minutes).
03 - Stir in vanilla extract until well incorporated.
04 - Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal and gently fold with a spatula until evenly coated.
05 - Transfer the coated cereal to a large zip-top bag. Add powdered sugar, seal the bag, and shake until the cereal is thoroughly coated.
06 - Spread the mixture out on a parchment-lined baking sheet to cool for 10 minutes.
07 - Once cooled, stir in green candy-coated chocolates, mini marshmallows, chopped gold coins, and green sprinkles. Gently toss to combine.
08 - Store in an airtight container until ready to serve.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Takes the nostalgic puppy chow we all grew up on and gives it a festive Irish makeover that feels special without being fussy
  • The white chocolate and peanut butter combination is dangerously addictive, and the colorful mix-ins make it impossible to stop at just one handful
02 -
  • Dont rush the melting process or the chocolate can seize and become grainy—low and slow with plenty of stirring is the secret to smooth coating
  • Let the mixture cool completely before adding the marshmallows or theyll start to melt and youll lose that fluffy texture
03 -
  • Work quickly once you start coating the cereal—the mixture gets harder to work with as it cools
  • If your kitchen is warm, pop the baking sheet in the fridge for a few minutes to help the coating set faster

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