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Ragtag Candies

Irresistible Ragtag Candies You’ll Love to Make and Share

Ragtag Candies are a delightful mix of sweet and salty treats that are easy to make and perfect for sharing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Setting Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 candies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Candy Mixture
  • 1 cup White chocolate chips
  • 1 cup Butterscotch chips
  • 2 cups Chopped pretzels
  • 1 cup Salted peanuts
  • 2 cups Mini marshmallows
Colorful Touch
  • 1 cup Candy-coated chocolates (M&M-style)
  • 1/2 cup Toffee bits
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract optional

Equipment

  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Your Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring it's flat.
  2. Melt the Chocolate Mixture: Combine white chocolate and butterscotch chips in a bowl, microwave for 30 seconds, then stir and heat in 15-second intervals until melted.
  3. Add Vanilla and Combine: Stir in vanilla extract, then fold in pretzels, peanuts, marshmallows, chocolates, and toffee bits.
  4. Form the Candies: Drop tablespoon-sized mounds onto the lined sheet, spacing them evenly.
  5. Let the Candies Set: Allow to set at room temperature for about 45 minutes or refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  6. Serve and Enjoy: Carefully peel off mounds from parchment and serve on a platter or gift them.

Nutrition

Serving: 1candyCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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