Best 9 No Bake Crunchy Peanut Butter Clusters Recipes

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When craving a sweet and crunchy snack, no-bake peanut butter clusters are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. These clusters are made with just a few ingredients that are likely already in your pantry, and they can be customized to your liking. The best recipe for no-bake peanut butter clusters will depend on your personal preferences, but there are some tips and tricks that can help you create the perfect batch.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

NO BAKE CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER CLUSTERS



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No baking required for these Crunchy Peanut Butter Clusters! An easy-to-make snack that uses ingredients you have in your pantry: peanut butter, while chocolate, Rice Krispies cereal, peanuts, and marshmallows.

Categories     Dessert

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups Rice Krispies cereal (or any puffed rice cereal)
2 cups dry roasted peanuts
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 pound almond bark (white chocolate candy coating)
Sprinkles (optional topping)

Steps:

  • Grab a large cookie sheet and cover in wax paper or parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, gently mix together cereal, peanuts, and marshmallows. Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, add peanut butter and almond bark (make sure that almond bark is broken up into smaller chunks).
  • Place peanut butter and almond bark in microwave for 90 seconds. Stir, then place back in microwave for 30 seconds. Continue to cook and stir peanut butter and almond bark mixture at 15 second intervals until smooth and completely melted.
  • Pour peanut butter mixture over cereal mixture in the large bowl.
  • Using a large wooden spoon, gently mix together until all cereal, peanuts, and marshmallows are completely coated in melted peanut butter mixture.
  • Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, scoop large spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet. If desired, top with sprinkles.
  • Let sit at room temperature for 2 hours to set up completely (or place in the fridge for about 30 minutes to set up faster).

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 6497 kcal, Fat 407 g, SaturatedFat 166 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 1567 mg, Carbohydrate 642 g, Sugar 449 g, Protein 135 mg

CRUNCHY CANDY CLUSTERS



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These cereal and marshmallow clusters are so simple that I make them for the holidays each year, as my family looks forward to them. -Faye O'Bryan, Owensboro, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield about 6-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds white candy coating, coarsely chopped
1-1/2 cups peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon almond extract, optional
4 cups Cap'n Crunch cereal
4 cups crisp rice cereal
4 cups miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Place candy coating in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour. Add peanut butter. Stir in extract if desired. , In a large bowl, combine the cereals and marshmallows. Add the peanut butter mixture and stir until the cereal mixture is well coated. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper. Let stand until set. Store at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 51mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

NO BAKE PEANUT CLUSTERS



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Make and share this No Bake Peanut Clusters recipe from Food.com.

Provided by weekend cooker

Categories     Nuts

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
1/2 cup special dark chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening (do not use butter, margarine, spread, or oil)
1 cup roasted peanuts, unsalted

Steps:

  • Place chocolate chips, and shortening in a small microwavable bowl.
  • Microwave on medium power for 1 minute, stir.
  • If necessary, microwave at medium and additional 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating until chips are melted and mixture is smooth when stirred.
  • Stir in peanuts.
  • Drop by teaspoons into 1 inch diameter candy.
  • refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Store into tightly covered container in refrigerator.24.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.6, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 0.8, Sodium 80.1, Carbohydrate 6.3, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 4.1, Protein 2.7

NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BARS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: graham cracker crumbs, butter, powdered sugar, peanut butter, semi-sweet chocolate chips

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Desserts

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup graham cracker crumbs, about 8 sheets
½ cup butter, melted
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup peanut butter, plus an additional 2 Tbsp.
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the graham cracker, sugar, and butter. Stir. Add in 1 cup (240g) of peanut butter and mix until combined.
  • Line a 9x9 (22x22 cm) or 8x8 (20x20 cm) pan with foil.
  • Spread on the peanut butter mixture.
  • Melt the chocolate chips with the 2 Tbsp. of peanut butter, and spread on top of the graham cracker mixture.
  • Refrigerate for 3 hours.
  • Remove from pan, cut, and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 10 grams

PEANUT BUTTER CLUSTERS



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Four ingredients and 20 minutes...could a fabulous last-minute gift idea be any easier? This chocolate-coated crunch also freezes well, so keep some on hand for drop-in guests. Pat Maxwell - Taft, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups peanut butter chips
1 cup milk chocolate chips
1-1/2 cups dry roasted peanuts
1 cup crushed ridged potato chips

Steps:

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, melt peanut butter chips and chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Stir in peanuts and potato chips. Drop by level tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until firm. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 70mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

NO BAKE PEANUT BUTTER BARS



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These are no-bake peanut butter and crispy rice bars covered in chocolate.

Provided by Ravelle Lakin

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup butter, softened
2 cups creamy peanut butter
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 cups crispy rice cereal
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish. In a medium bowl, stir together the butter, peanut butter and confectioners' sugar until well blended. Mix in the rice cereal so that it is evenly distributed. Press the mixture into the prepared pan.
  • In the microwave or over a double boiler, melt chocolate chips, stirring occasionally until smooth. Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the peanut butter bars. Refrigerate until set before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.6 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 153.5 mg, Sugar 15.9 g

CHUBBY HUBBY CLUSTERS RECIPE



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These delicious Chubby Hubby Clusters are the perfect combo of peanut butter, chocolate and pretzels. No baking needed for these clusters.

Provided by Camille Beckstrand

Categories     Dessert

Time 16m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ½ cups semi sweet chocolate chips
1 cup peanut butter chips
½ cup butter (cut into pieces)
¼ cup peanut butter
2 cups pretzel sticks (roughly chopped)
1 cup salted peanuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, butter, and peanut butter. Microwave on high for 45 seconds, stir, and microwave again for 30 seconds. Stir until smooth (if it isn't completely melted, return to the microwave for 20 second intervals, stirring after each time).
  • Add pretzels and peanuts to the melted chocolate mixture and stir until they are completely coated in chocolate.
  • Drop by tablespoonfuls onto wax paper and refrigerate for about 30 minutes or until firm.
  • Optional: drizzle with melted peanut butter.
  • If you don't eat them all in one sitting, store leftovers in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 118 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

NO-BAKE PEANUTTY CLUSTERS



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Need a super-easy sweet treat? Stir up a three-ingredient chocolate or butterscotch treat in minutes. No baking is needed!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 bag (about 12 oz) semisweet chocolate, milk chocolate or butterscotch chips (2 cups)
2 cups chow mein noodles or any ready-to-eat cereal
1 cup peanuts

Steps:

  • In large microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips uncovered on High 1 minute, stirring after 30 seconds, until softened; stir until smooth. (If not completely softened, continue microwaving 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each microwave time, until smooth.)
  • Stir noodles and peanuts into chocolate until well coated. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until firm. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 25 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

CRUNCHY PEANUT CLUSTERS



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Here's an ideal candy recipe for beginner cooks and an easy favorite of well-seasoned cooks. No candy thermometer is needed.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 78

Number Of Ingredients 6

24 oz vanilla-flavored candy coating (almond bark)
2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
4 cups Cheerios™ cereal
2 cups miniature marshmallows
2 cups dry-roasted peanuts
Colored sugar, if desired

Steps:

  • In 4-quart saucepan, melt candy coating over medium heat, stirring frequently. Stir in peanut butter until mixture is smooth. Add remaining ingredients, stirring until completely coated.
  • Drop mixture by heaping teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper or cookie sheet; sprinkle with colored sugar. Let stand until firm, about 1 hour. Store in airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Candy, Sodium 60 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use a good quality peanut butter that you enjoy the taste of. This will make a big difference in the final product.
  • If you don't have a microwave, you can melt the peanut butter and butter in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly.
  • Be careful not to overcook the peanut butter and butter mixture. If it starts to bubble, remove it from the heat immediately.
  • Use a variety of toppings to add flavor and texture to your clusters. Some good options include chocolate chips, chopped nuts, dried fruit, and candy.
  • Store the clusters in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

No-bake crunchy peanut butter clusters are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are also a great way to use up leftover peanut butter. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a sweet and satisfying snack that the whole family will love. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy dessert, give these no-bake crunchy peanut butter clusters a try.

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