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Christmas Candy Recipes


  • Author: William Cantor
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 24 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Quick and easy Christmas candy made with chocolate, butterscotch, peanuts, and marshmallows – perfect for holiday gifting.


Ingredients

Scale

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 cup butterscotch chips

1 tbsp vegetable oil OR shortening

1 1/2 cups roasted, lightly salted peanuts

1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows


Instructions

1. Line a large baking sheet with waxed paper.

2. Melt chocolate chips, butterscotch chips and vegetable oil together in a microwave-safe bowl.

3. Heat on high for 30 seconds, stir, repeat until melted.

4. Quickly stir in peanuts and marshmallows.

5. Drop spoonfuls onto waxed paper and chill for 15 minutes.

6. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

For variation, add crushed peppermint or drizzle white chocolate on top. Perfect as homemade holiday gifts!

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Candy, Holiday Desserts
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 candy
  • Calories: 110
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 45mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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