Description
These Christmas M&M Peanut Butter Clusters are a delightful holiday treat that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and peanut butter with the crunch of peanuts and pretzels, topped off with festive M&M’s for a pop of color. Easy to make and perfect for sharing with friends and family!
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Peanut Butter Mixture:
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
Add-Ins:
- 2 cups dry roasted peanuts (unsalted or lightly salted)
- 1 1/2 cups mini pretzel twists (roughly crushed)
- 1 cup holiday M&M’s (red and green)
Additional:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Festive sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Chocolate Peanut Butter Mixture: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and peanut butter in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Stir in vanilla.
- Combine Ingredients: Fold in peanuts and crushed pretzels until coated. Gently mix in half of the M&M’s.
- Form Clusters: Drop spoonfuls onto baking sheets. Top with remaining M&M’s and sprinkles.
- Chill and Store: Refrigerate for 30 minutes until set. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- For a sweeter variation, use milk chocolate chips or add mini marshmallows.
- Swap peanuts for almonds or cashews, or use peanut-free alternatives like sunflower seed butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes (microwave)
- Category: Dessert, Candy
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cluster
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
