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Kid-Friendly No-Bake Clusters

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These No-Bake Clusters are perfect for kids to help make! Combining chocolate, peanut butter, and crunchy cereal, they’re an easy, no-bake treat that kids and adults alike will love. Great for school lunches, after-school snacks, or a quick dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cupssemi-sweet chocolate chipsor milk chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cupcreamy peanut butter(optional for nut-free, can substitute with sunflower butter)
  • 2 cupscrispy rice cerealor cornflake cereal
  • 1 cupmini marshmallows
  • 1/2 cupchopped pretzelsor nuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Melt the Chocolate and Peanut Butter:In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth. Stir in the peanut butter until fully combined.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth. Stir in the peanut butter until fully combined.
  3. Combine Ingredients:In a large bowl, mix the cereal, mini marshmallows, and chopped pretzels (if using). Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the dry ingredients and gently fold until everything is well coated.
  4. In a large bowl, mix the cereal, mini marshmallows, and chopped pretzels (if using). Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the dry ingredients and gently fold until everything is well coated.
  5. Form the Clusters:Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the baking sheet to form clusters. You can use a cookie scoop for even sizes.
  6. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the baking sheet to form clusters. You can use a cookie scoop for even sizes.
  7. Chill to Set:Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 20-30 minutes, or until the clusters are firm.
  8. Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 20-30 minutes, or until the clusters are firm.
  9. Serve:Once set, remove the clusters from the fridge and enjoy! Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge for a firmer texture.
  10. Once set, remove the clusters from the fridge and enjoy! Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge for a firmer texture.

Notes

Storage: Keep in an airtight container for up to a week.
Variations: Substitute chocolate with white chocolate, or add dried fruits like cranberries or raisins for extra flavor.

Find it online: https://cosycookery.com/kid-friendly-no-bake-clusters/