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Ragtag Candies

Ragtag Candies: Easy No-Bake Treats You’ll Love to Customize

Ragtag Candies are easy no-bake treats that allow for endless customization using leftover pantry ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Desserts
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chocolate Base
  • 1 cup Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips Can substitute with milk or dark chocolate.
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips Can replace with more semi-sweet chocolate.
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Almond or sunflower butter can be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract is a possible substitute.
  • 1 pinch Salt Adjust to taste.
For the Mix-Ins
  • 2 cups Small Marshmallows Mini marshmallows can be used.
  • 2 cups Crushed Salty Pretzels Other salty snacks like potato chips can work.
  • 1 cup Mini Butter Cookies or Graham Cracker Pieces Any cookie or cereal can replace these.
  • 1 cup Chopped Peanuts or Mixed Nuts Feel free to use any nut mix.
  • 1 cup Shredded Coconut Optional; can be replaced with chopped dried fruits.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • large mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Making the Ragtag Candies
  1. In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt semi-sweet and white chocolate chips with creamy peanut butter for about 5 minutes until smooth.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine small marshmallows, crushed salty pretzels, mini butter cookie pieces, and chopped peanuts; mix together for 2 minutes.
  3. Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the dry ingredients and gently fold to coat each piece for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Drop dollops of the mixture onto a lined baking sheet or spread into a square pan for a uniform appearance.
  5. Refrigerate the candies for 1-2 hours, until firm to the touch.
  6. Carefully remove the candies from parchment; serve immediately or store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These candies are customizable with various leftover pantry ingredients, perfect for creativity in the kitchen.

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