Description
Ragtag Candies are a sweet and crunchy treat made with pretzels, cereal, marshmallows, nuts, and chocolate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mini pretzel pieces
- 1 cup crispy cereal (Rice Krispies, cornflakes, or similar)
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup peanuts (almonds, or mixed nuts optional)
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips or M&M-style candies
- 1 1/2 cups melted white chocolate or almond bark
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet.
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Mix the dry ingredients.
- In a large bowl, combine pretzels, cereal, marshmallows, nuts (if using), and candy pieces.
- Melt the coating.
- Melt white chocolate or almond bark in the microwave in 20–30 second intervals, stirring between each until smooth. Stir in vanilla and a pinch of salt.
- Combine.
- Pour the melted coating over the snack mixture. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Shape candies.
- Drop heaping spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet, about 1–2 tablespoons each.
- Chill.
- Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes, or until completely set.
- Serve.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge.
Notes
- Customize with your favorite nuts or candies.
- Use dark chocolate for a richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg