🎄 Grandma’s Best Christmas Candy (No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Clusters)
Easy, vintage, melt-in-your-mouth Christmas candy just like Grandma made.
⭐ Ingredients
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2 cups dry roasted peanuts (or mixed salted nuts)
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2 cups Rice Krispies or crushed cornflakes
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1 cup mini marshmallows
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1 cup creamy peanut butter
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1 bag (12 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips
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1 bag (12 oz) butterscotch chips
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2 tbsp butter
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1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional add-ins:
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Shredded coconut
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Crushed pretzels
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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
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Butterscotch chips
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Peanut butter
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Butter
Stir constantly until completely smooth.
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
3. Add the crunchy mix
Fold in:
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Peanuts
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Cereal
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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.

