Posted Mar 17, 2024 Move over carrots – if you’re on a mission to catch a glimpse of the Easter Bunny, this bunny bait will absolutely do the trick. This bunny bait, AKA: Easter Chex mix, is fun and delicious no-bake treat perfect to make with kids for Easter. An all-star lineup of salty, crispy and sweet ingredients are coated in white chocolate for a dessert so tasty even the Easter bunny can’t resist! Let your kids put it in a “bunny trap” and see if they can catch a glimpse. 😉
Bunny Bait: Ingredients & Substitutions
White Chocolate. If using real white chocolate (no corn syrup – highly recommended for taste), the final product will have a yellowish tint – which can be remedied with a sprinkling of powdered sugar. If you choose to use white candy melts, the coating will be pure white. Use white chocolate chips, bars, or candy melts. Salted butter. unsalted works well too. Candy. Choose your favorite easter candies. Sprinkles. I love adding sprinkles to this bunny bait to make it extra festive. Powdered sugar. this is optional if you’d like to add a dusting of white.
How to Make Bunny Bait
This recipe is very simple, however as always we will walk through the process step-by-step, and you can watch the video for additional help. Begin by lining a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat, wax paper or parchment paper. Set aside. Then, in a large bowl, combine rice Chex cereal and pretzel pieces. Next, melt the white chocolate chips and butter either in the microwave or over a double boiler. Once the mixture is smooth, pour the white chocolate over cereal/pretzel mixture and stir to combine. Then, stir in the M&Ms, mini eggs and sprinkles. Next, spread the bunny bait out onto a large baking sheet in an even layer. Let sit at room temperature until hardened (1-2 hours). Once hardened, gently break apart the pieces with your hands. (This process can be sped up by placing the mixture in the refrigerator or outside on a chilly day). If desired, sprinkle the mixture with powdered sugar before it hardens completely.
Serve
Serve in a large bowl, or in cute little pastel cups.
Store
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. If you make and love our recipes, it would mean so much to me if you would leave a comment and rating! And don’t forget to follow along with us on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and Youtube – be sure to tag @joyfoodsunshine and use the hashtag #joyfoodsunshine so we can see your creations!
