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🎄 Grandma’s Best Christmas Candy (No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Clusters)

🎄 Grandma’s Best Christmas Candy (No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Clusters)

Easy, vintage, melt-in-your-mouth Christmas candy just like Grandma made.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dry roasted peanuts (or mixed salted nuts)

  • 2 cups Rice Krispies or crushed cornflakes

  • 1 cup mini marshmallows

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter

  • 1 bag (12 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips

  • 1 bag (12 oz) butterscotch chips

  • 2 tbsp butter

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional add-ins:

  • Shredded coconut

  • Crushed pretzels

  • Sprinkles (for Christmas flair)

🍬 Instructions

1. Prepare a tray

Line 1–2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. Melt the chocolate mixture

In a large saucepan over low heat, melt together:

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  • Chocolate chips

  • Butterscotch chips

  • Peanut butter

  • Butter

Stir constantly until completely smooth.
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.

3. Add the crunchy mix

Fold in:

  • Peanuts

  • Cereal

  • Mini marshmallows

Mix gently until everything is evenly coated in the warm chocolate mixture.

4. Scoop the candies

Use a spoon or cookie scoop to drop clusters onto the parchment-lined tray.

5. Chill

Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes or until firm.

6. Serve or gift

Package in tins, wrap in little candy cups, or stack on a Christmas dessert tray.

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