Best 8 No Bake Crunchy Peanut Butter Clusters Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors and textures with our delectable No-Bake Crunchy Peanut Butter Clusters! These bite-sized treats are a harmonious blend of creamy peanut butter, crunchy peanuts, and a touch of sweetness. Perfect for satisfying your cravings or delighting your loved ones, these clusters are a breeze to make and require no baking. Our carefully curated collection of recipes offers a variety of options to suit your preferences, from classic peanut butter clusters to variations with chocolate, oats, and even a keto-friendly version. Embark on a culinary adventure and discover the perfect No-Bake Crunchy Peanut Butter Cluster recipe that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PEANUT BUTTER-CHOCOLATE NO-BAKE COOKIES



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What could be better than an indulgent dessert made from ingredients you have sitting in your pantry and that never needs to go into the oven? These cookies take just minutes of work; most of the time is spent waiting for them to harden into the rich, nutty, chocolaty delights that they are.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 40m

Yield about 60 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups sugar
1/2 cup milk
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup smooth peanut butter
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Large pinch kosher salt

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with wax paper or parchment.
  • Bring the sugar, milk, butter and cocoa to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, then let boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat. Add the oats, peanut butter, vanilla and salt, and stir to combine.
  • Drop teaspoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, and let sit at room temperature until cooled and hardened, about 30 minutes. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

CRUNCHY CANDY CLUSTERS



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These cereal and marshmallow clusters are so simple that I make them for the holidays each year, as my family looks forward to them. -Faye O'Bryan, Owensboro, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield about 6-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds white candy coating, coarsely chopped
1-1/2 cups peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon almond extract, optional
4 cups Cap'n Crunch cereal
4 cups crisp rice cereal
4 cups miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Place candy coating in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour. Add peanut butter. Stir in extract if desired. , In a large bowl, combine the cereals and marshmallows. Add the peanut butter mixture and stir until the cereal mixture is well coated. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper. Let stand until set. Store at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 51mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

PEANUT BUTTER NO BAKES



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This is a recipe passed down through the generations. I loved these cookies growing up. Now my kids love them. They are very easy and fast to make. If dough gets too thick, add a little more milk.

Provided by AMY27

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     No-Bake Cookie Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups white sugar
⅔ cup milk
1 (10 ounce) package saltine crackers, crushed
1 cup flaked coconut
5 tablespoons peanut butter

Steps:

  • Combine sugar and milk in a saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in crackers, coconut, and peanut butter until evenly combined. Drop spoonfuls of mixture onto waxed paper. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 0.2 mg, Fat 1.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 60.9 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

CRUNCHY PEANUT CLUSTERS



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Here's an ideal candy recipe for beginner cooks and an easy favorite of well-seasoned cooks. No candy thermometer is needed.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 78

Number Of Ingredients 6

24 oz vanilla-flavored candy coating (almond bark)
2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
4 cups Cheerios™ cereal
2 cups miniature marshmallows
2 cups dry-roasted peanuts
Colored sugar, if desired

Steps:

  • In 4-quart saucepan, melt candy coating over medium heat, stirring frequently. Stir in peanut butter until mixture is smooth. Add remaining ingredients, stirring until completely coated.
  • Drop mixture by heaping teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper or cookie sheet; sprinkle with colored sugar. Let stand until firm, about 1 hour. Store in airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Candy, Sodium 60 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

PEANUT BUTTER CLUSTERS



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Four ingredients and 20 minutes...could a fabulous last-minute gift idea be any easier? This chocolate-coated crunch also freezes well, so keep some on hand for drop-in guests. Pat Maxwell - Taft, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups peanut butter chips
1 cup milk chocolate chips
1-1/2 cups dry roasted peanuts
1 cup crushed ridged potato chips

Steps:

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, melt peanut butter chips and chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Stir in peanuts and potato chips. Drop by level tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until firm. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 70mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

NO-BAKE PEANUTTY CLUSTERS



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Need a super-easy sweet treat? Stir up a three-ingredient chocolate or butterscotch treat in minutes. No baking is needed!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 bag (about 12 oz) semisweet chocolate, milk chocolate or butterscotch chips (2 cups)
2 cups chow mein noodles or any ready-to-eat cereal
1 cup peanuts

Steps:

  • In large microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips uncovered on High 1 minute, stirring after 30 seconds, until softened; stir until smooth. (If not completely softened, continue microwaving 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each microwave time, until smooth.)
  • Stir noodles and peanuts into chocolate until well coated. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until firm. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 25 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

NO BAKE CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER CLUSTERS



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No baking required for these Crunchy Peanut Butter Clusters! An easy-to-make snack that uses ingredients you have in your pantry: peanut butter, while chocolate, Rice Krispies cereal, peanuts, and marshmallows.

Categories     Dessert

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups Rice Krispies cereal (or any puffed rice cereal)
2 cups dry roasted peanuts
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 pound almond bark (white chocolate candy coating)
Sprinkles (optional topping)

Steps:

  • Grab a large cookie sheet and cover in wax paper or parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, gently mix together cereal, peanuts, and marshmallows. Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, add peanut butter and almond bark (make sure that almond bark is broken up into smaller chunks).
  • Place peanut butter and almond bark in microwave for 90 seconds. Stir, then place back in microwave for 30 seconds. Continue to cook and stir peanut butter and almond bark mixture at 15 second intervals until smooth and completely melted.
  • Pour peanut butter mixture over cereal mixture in the large bowl.
  • Using a large wooden spoon, gently mix together until all cereal, peanuts, and marshmallows are completely coated in melted peanut butter mixture.
  • Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, scoop large spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet. If desired, top with sprinkles.
  • Let sit at room temperature for 2 hours to set up completely (or place in the fridge for about 30 minutes to set up faster).

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 6497 kcal, Fat 407 g, SaturatedFat 166 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 1567 mg, Carbohydrate 642 g, Sugar 449 g, Protein 135 mg

NO-BAKE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES III



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These cookies were always served for school lunch. I got the recipe after marrying from one of the cooks, and have made it many times since. This cookie generally is seen with cocoa, but I like this one better, it doesn't have any.

Provided by Cindy Carnes

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     No-Bake Cookie Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups white sugar
¾ cup butter
¾ cup milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups peanut butter
4 ½ cups quick-cooking oats

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, butter and milk. Bring to a rapid boil and boil for one full minute. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla and peanut butter. Mix in the oats, stirring until the mixture begins to cool. Transfer to a large bowl if it does not fit into the pan well. Drop batter by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper. Let cool until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 7.9 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 59.5 mg, Sugar 13.5 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality peanut butter for the best flavor. Natural peanut butter without added sugar or oil is a good choice.
  • If you don't have honey, you can use maple syrup or agave nectar instead.
  • Be careful not to overcook the sugar mixture. It should be amber in color and have a slightly smoky smell.
  • Add the peanut butter and vanilla extract to the sugar mixture immediately after removing it from the heat. This will help prevent the sugar from crystallizing.
  • Work quickly to form the clusters. The peanut butter mixture will start to harden as it cools.
  • If the peanut butter mixture is too sticky to handle, you can chill it for a few minutes before forming the clusters.
  • Store the clusters in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

No-bake crunchy peanut butter clusters are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or dessert. They're perfect for parties, potlucks, or just to enjoy at home. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a batch of these tasty treats that will satisfy your sweet tooth and keep you coming back for more. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy snack, give no-bake crunchy peanut butter clusters a try!

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