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No-Bake Mint Chocolate Chip Clusters Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 24 clusters
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These No-Bake Mint Chocolate Chip Clusters are a festive and easy-to-make holiday treat perfect for any occasion. Combining the creamy sweetness of melted white chocolate with the refreshing burst of peppermint, crispy rice cereal, mini marshmallows, and crushed peppermint candies create delightful clusters that are both crunchy and chewy. A drizzle of semi-sweet chocolate adds an elegant finishing touch, all ready in under an hour with no oven required.

Ingredients

Chocolate Mixture

  • 1 ½ cups white chocolate chips
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • Green food coloring (optional, a few drops)

Add-ins

  • 2 cups crispy rice cereal
  • ½ cup mini marshmallows
  • ¼ cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes

Instructions

  1. Melt the White Chocolate: In a large microwave-safe bowl, heat the white chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly after each interval until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
  2. Add Flavor and Color: Stir the peppermint extract into the melted white chocolate. If desired, add a few drops of green food coloring to achieve a minty green hue, and mix well.
  3. Combine Ingredients: Gently fold in the crispy rice cereal, mini marshmallows, and crushed peppermint candies to the chocolate mixture. Ensure that all pieces are evenly coated with the white chocolate.
  4. Form Clusters: Using a spoon, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, shaping each into a cluster.
  5. Drizzle Semi-Sweet Chocolate: Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a small bowl either in the microwave or over a double boiler until smooth. Drizzle the melted semi-sweet chocolate over the formed clusters for an attractive finish.
  6. Chill and Set: Refrigerate the clusters for 30 minutes or until they are firm and set.
  7. Store: Once set, transfer the clusters into an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • You can substitute white chocolate chips with almond bark or candy melts for easier melting and variation.
  • For added crunch and texture, consider folding in chopped nuts such as almonds or pistachios.
  • To intensify the mint flavor, increase the amount of peppermint extract slightly according to your taste preference.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/no-bake-mint-chocolate-chip-clusters-recipe-2/