Description

These Christmas M&M Peanut Butter Clusters are a festive, no-bake holiday treat combining creamy peanut butter, white chocolate, crunchy roasted peanuts, mini marshmallows, and colorful red and green M&M’s. Easy to prepare and perfect for gifting or holiday parties, these clusters come together quickly and set without baking, providing a delicious and visually appealing dessert.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
2 cups white chocolate chips
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Add-ins

2 cups dry roasted peanuts (salted or unsalted)
1 cup mini marshmallows
1 cup red and green holiday M&M’s
Holiday sprinkles (optional)

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Instructions

Melting the base: In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the peanut butter and white chocolate chips. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely melted and smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract to incorporate flavor evenly.
Mixing add-ins: Add the dry roasted peanuts and mini marshmallows to the melted peanut butter and chocolate mixture. Stir well until everything is thoroughly coated and evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Folding in M&M’s: Gently fold in the red and green holiday M&M’s, reserving a few to sprinkle on top of the clusters later if desired.
Forming clusters: Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, shaping them into small clusters or mounds for easy serving and bite-sized treats.
Topping and setting: While the clusters are still soft, top them with the reserved M&M’s and holiday sprinkles to enhance the festive look. Let the clusters set at room temperature for about 1 hour, or optionally refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes until firm and ready to serve.

Notes

These clusters can be made several days in advance and stored in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
For a different flavor twist, use almond or cashew butter instead of peanut butter.
The recipe can be easily doubled to make more clusters, perfect for gifting or larger holiday parties.