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Ragtag Candies Recipe

4.9 from 128 reviews

Ragtag Candies are a delightful no-bake treat combining crunchy rice krispies, slightly crushed pretzels, roasted peanuts, and creamy melted white chocolate. This easy-to-make recipe yields sweet and salty candy bites perfect for snacking or sharing.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 4 cups rice krispie cereal
  • 3 cups pretzel sticks, slightly crushed
  • 1 ½ cups roasted peanuts

Sweet Coating

  • 1 (12 oz) bag white chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Prepare your workspace: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside to make sure the candies will not stick and are easy to remove once set.
  2. Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together rice krispie cereal, slightly crushed pretzel sticks, and roasted peanuts ensuring an even distribution of each component.
  3. Melt the white chocolate: Place white chocolate chips in a medium microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth.
  4. Mix chocolate with dry ingredients: Pour the melted white chocolate into the bowl with the cereal mixture and stir thoroughly until all the pieces are evenly coated with the chocolate.
  5. Set the mixture: Spread the chocolate-coated mixture in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Let it sit at room temperature until the chocolate hardens and the candies are fully set.
  6. Break and store: Once set, break the slab into bite-sized pieces and store them in an airtight container to keep fresh.

Notes

  • For quicker setting, you can place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes.
  • Ensure pretzels are only slightly crushed to maintain their crunchy texture.
  • Store the candies in a cool, dry place to prevent melting and maintain freshness.
  • Feel free to substitute peanuts with other nuts or add dried fruit for variation.

Keywords: Ragtag candies, white chocolate, rice krispies, pretzels, roasted peanuts, no-bake candy, sweet and salty snack