Description
Sweet chocolate clusters blend creamy peanut butter with crispy rice cereal for an irresistible treat. Kids and adults alike will savor these quick, delightful morsels perfect for snacking or sharing with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Chocolate Ingredients:
- 2 cups (473 ml) semi-sweet chocolate chips or milk chocolate chips
Binding Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 ml) creamy peanut butter (optional for nut-free, can substitute with sunflower butter)
- 1 cup (237 ml) mini marshmallows
Crunchy Ingredients:
- 2 cups (473 ml) crispy rice cereal or cornflake cereal
- ½ cup (120 ml) chopped pretzels or nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet to capture the delightful chocolate treats that will soon take shape.
- Create a velvety base by gently melting chocolate chips in the microwave, stirring frequently to achieve a glossy, smooth consistency.
- Introduce creamy peanut butter into the molten chocolate, whisking until the two ingredients form a harmonious blend.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, combine crisp cereal, fluffy marshmallows, and crunchy pretzel pieces, creating a textural foundation for the clusters.
- Pour the luxurious chocolate-peanut butter mixture over the dry ingredients, carefully folding to ensure every morsel receives an even chocolate coating.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, sculpt uniform mounds of the mixture onto the prepared parchment paper, allowing each cluster to take its unique form.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the refrigerator, letting the clusters solidify and develop their perfect texture for approximately 20-30 minutes.
- Once firm and glossy, liberate the clusters from the cold confines of the refrigerator, ready to delight eager taste buds.
- For optimal enjoyment, store the clusters in an airtight container, either at room temperature for a softer treat or in the refrigerator for a more crisp experience.
Notes
- Swap chocolate chips for dairy-free alternatives like dark chocolate or carob chips to accommodate dairy-free diets.
- Reduce sugar content by using sugar-free chocolate and natural peanut butter without added sweeteners.
- For nut-free versions, replace peanut butter with sunflower seed butter or coconut butter to make the recipe allergy-friendly.
- Create texture variations by experimenting with different cereals like rice crispy treats, graham crackers, or granola for unique flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg