Nut-Free Homemade Nerd Clusters
Delight your taste buds with these vibrant and playful Nut-Free Homemade Nerd Clusters—a candy lover's dream come true! This easy, 20-minute recipe combines soft fruit-flavored gummy candies and melted mini marshmallows for a chewy, gooey base that’s dressed to impress with colorful nonpareil sprinkles and the unmistakable crunch of Nerds candy. Perfect for nut-free households, these bite-sized treats are ideal for parties, lunchbox surprises, or sweet cravings on the go. With simple ingredients and no baking required, these clusters are a fun, family-friendly activity that turns pantry staples into a whimsical dessert. Get ready to create dazzling, candy-coated delights that will disappear almost as quickly as you make them!
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Ingredients
- 200 grams soft fruit-flavored gummy candies
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 100 grams mini marshmallows
- 50 grams nonpareil sprinkles
- 150 grams Nerds candy
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter completely, ensuring it does not burn.
Step 2
Add the mini marshmallows to the melted butter and stir constantly until fully melted and smooth.
Step 3
Remove the saucepan from the heat and quickly stir in the soft fruit-flavored gummy candies until they are well coated with the marshmallow mixture.
Step 4
Allow the mixture to cool slightly, about 2-3 minutes, so it becomes easy to handle but not completely set.
Step 5
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Use your hands to form small clusters by clumping together the coated gummy candies.
Step 6
Sprinkle nonpareil sprinkles over each cluster, gently pressing them into the surface.
Step 7
Scatter Nerds candy on a plate. Roll each cluster in the Nerds to adhere as many candies to the outside as possible.
Step 8
Place the completed clusters on the prepared baking sheet and let them sit at room temperature until they are firm and set, about 30 minutes.
Step 9
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (528g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2031.1 |
| Total Fat 26.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 14.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g | |
| Cholesterol 65.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 287.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 422.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 342.8g | |
| Protein 7.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 4.5IU | 0% |
| Calcium 5.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 42.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories