Leprechaun Bark: Catch The Magic

Looking to catch a mischievous leprechaun this St. Patrick’s Day? Our easy-to-make leprechaun bark recipe could do the trick! This irresistible treat looks amazing, and kids will love it. This recipe is so easy that children can help make a batch or even make it themselves! Get ready to catch those elusive Leprechauns with a fun and easy treat.

Did you ever spend countless hours building elaborate ‘traps’ as a kid, hoping to catch a leprechaun? Maybe, if you had whipped up this simple leprechaun bark, you would have succeeded. Filled with delicious candy, melts, and pretzels, it’s bound to entice the most reluctant leprechaun.

The recipe literally takes 10 minutes to put together and is so good. You will still have a yummy treat to share, even if you don’t catch any little people.

This recipe is part of my St Patrick’s Day Recipes collection. You can find all my Holiday & Seasonal Recipes here, or head to the Kid-Friendly Recipes resource hub for everything in one place.

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What You Need For Leprechaun Bark

Here’s an overview of the ingredients needed to make this fun snack.

• Golden or Mint Cookies: These cookies add a crunchy texture and a hint of flavor to the bark. They can be either golden or mint flavored, depending on your preference.
• Stick Pretzels: Pretzels provide a salty contrast to the sweetness of the candy and cookies.
• White and Green Candy Melts: Candy melts serve as the base coating for the bark. The green adds color and gives a festive St. Patrick’s Day color.
• Skittles: Skittles are colorful, fruity candies that add a burst of flavor and vibrant colors to the bark.
• Rainbow Sour Candies: Rainbow sour candies contribute a tangy flavor and bright colors.
• Sprinkles: Sprinkles are optional but add extra decoration and a fun, festive touch to the Leprechaun Bark. You can buy Patrick’s Day sprinkles in various shapes, colors, and sizes.

Want some more fun snacks for St Patrick’s Day? Try making our oreo truffles. Use green sprinkles instead.

How To Make Leprechaun Bark

Alright, let’s get started on making this delicious leprechaun bark!

Laying Down The Base

First, you want to cover a large cookie sheet with parchment paper. This will make cleanup a breeze later on.

Now, spread out those broken cookies and pretzels onto the parchment paper. Make sure they’re evenly distributed across the sheet.

Adding The Chocolate

Next up, it’s time to melt those chocolate melts. Grab two containers—one for the white melts and one for the green. Pop each container in the microwave for about 1 1/2 minutes or until the chocolate is nice and melted.

It’s drizzling time Once your chocolate is smooth and creamy! Pour the melted chocolate over the cookie and pretzel mixture.

Get creative and swirl the colors and use a spatula to spread out the mixture evenly.

Time For Candy

Now comes the fun part—sprinkling on the candy and colored sprinkles! Don’t wait too long; you want to do this while the chocolate is still wet so everything sticks nicely.

Alright, once everything is sprinkled to perfection, it’s time to chill. Pop that cookie tray into the refrigerator and let it hang out until the chocolate is set and firm.

Final Touches

After some chill time, take the tray out and get ready to break it up! Gently break the bark into small, delicious pieces.

Store your Leprechaun Bark in a tight container to keep it fresh and tasty whenever those sweet cravings hit.

And there you have it—your homemade Leprechaun Bark is ready to enjoy!

Some Fun Substitutions

It is fun to experiment with something like bark. Try these ideas.

1. Cookie Substitutions: Use chocolate sandwich cookies for a richer flavor. You can also experiment with graham crackers for a different texture.
2. Chocolate Options: Try chocolate bars that you chop into small pieces. This can add a different color and flavor profile to your bark.
3. Candy Varieties: Feel free to mix up the candy toppings! Try green M&M’s, mini marshmallows, chopped nuts, or even dried fruit.
4. Sprinkle Selection: Get creative with your sprinkles! Use shamrock-shaped gold glitter or even edible gold stars for an extra touch of St. Patrick’s Day flair.

Remember, the best part of making bark is that you can customize it to your liking. Don’t be afraid to experiment with different flavors and toppings!

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Leprechaun Bark Recipe

Our St Patrick’s Day Bark is the perfect way to catch a leprechaun! This enticing treat is made with chocolate, pretzels, cookies, and candy. Who can resist?

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Chilling time30 minutes mins

Total Time40 minutes mins

Yield: 12

Calories: 315kcal

Ingredients

• 14 golden or mint cookies broken into pieces
• 1 1/2 cups stick pretzels broken into pieces.
• 8 ox white candy melts
• 8 oz green candy melts
• 1 cup Skittles
• 1/2 cup rainbow sour candies
• sprinkles

Instructions

• Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper
• Spread pretzel sticks and broken cookies all over the cookie sheet
• Place each color of chocolate melts in a separate container and microwave for 1 1/2 minutes or until melted
• Pour the melted chocolate over the cookies and pretzels. Use a spatula to swirl the colors and spread evenly
• Sprinkle candy and colored sprinkles over the chocolate before it sets
• Leave the bark to set completely. You can spead this up by placing the cookie sheet in the refrigerator.
• Remove and gently break the bark into small pieces
• Store in a tight container