Description
These festive Christmas M&M Peanut Butter Clusters are a fun, no-bake treat that’s perfect for holiday gatherings. With creamy peanut butter, chocolate, and colorful M&M’s, these clusters are a hit with kids and adults alike. Make them ahead of time for an easy and delicious holiday snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup M&M’s (Christmas colored)
- 1/2 cup salted peanuts (optional, for extra crunch)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, melt the peanut butter, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and butter over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth and combined.
- Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the powdered sugar until fully incorporated.
- Allow the mixture to cool for a few minutes before gently folding in the M&M’s and peanuts (if using).
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, forming small clusters.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until the clusters have hardened.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Notes
- You can use any type of M&M’s for this recipe, but holiday-themed ones add a festive touch.
- For a twist, try using crunchy peanut butter instead of creamy for extra texture.
- You can skip the peanuts if you prefer a smoother cluster.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cluster
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg