Cuban Lunch Candies
Indulge in the nostalgic charm of Cuban Lunch Candies, a delightful no-bake treat featuring a perfect blend of sweet, salty, and nutty flavors. Made with creamy milk chocolate and butterscotch chips, smooth peanut butter, crunchy crushed peanuts, and the surprising twist of ripple potato chips, these bite-sized confections are as easy to make as they are irresistible. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe makes 50 servings—perfect for sharing during holidays, parties, or as a simple homemade gift. These candies are set in mini cupcake liners for effortless presentation and store beautifully for up to two weeks, making them an ideal make-ahead treat. Embrace the retro vibes and whip up this quick and crowd-pleasing dessert today! Keywords: Cuban Lunch Candies, no-bake candy recipe, chocolate and peanut butter treats, sweet and salty desserts.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 350 grams Milk chocolate chips
- 350 grams Butterscotch chips
- 250 grams Smooth peanut butter
- 200 grams Crushed unsalted peanuts
- 100 grams Crushed plain ripple potato chips
- 50 pieces Mini cupcake liners
Instructions
Line a baking sheet or tray with mini cupcake liners and set it aside.
In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the milk chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and smooth peanut butter.
Microwave the mixture in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval, until the chocolate and peanut butter are melted and smooth. This should take about 2 minutes total.
Stir the crushed peanuts and potato chips into the melted chocolate mixture until evenly distributed.
Using a spoon, carefully scoop the mixture into the prepared mini cupcake liners. Fill each liner to the top, but do not overflow.
Let the candies cool at room temperature for 2-3 hours, or refrigerate them for about 30 minutes until fully set.
Once set, remove any excess pieces that might have spilled over the liners, and store the Cuban Lunch Candies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6437 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 416.2 g | 534% | |
| Saturated Fat | 155.8 g | 779% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 47 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 2485 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 561.2 g | 204% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.2 g | 129% | |
| Total Sugars | 374.9 g | ||
| Protein | 149.1 g | 298% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 857 mg | 66% | |
| Iron | 18.0 mg | 100% | |
| Potassium | 3845 mg | 82% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
