Homemade Nerd Clusters
Get ready to indulge in the ultimate combination of chewy, crunchy, and colorful with these Homemade Nerd Clusters! This fun and easy recipe combines gooey marshmallows, melted butter, and a touch of vanilla for a soft, sweet base, which is then rolled in tangy-sweet Nerds candy for an irresistible candy-coated crunch. Perfect for parties, snacking, or gifting, these bite-sized treats come together in just 15 minutes with no baking required. With their irresistible texture and playful pop of rainbow colors, these DIY Nerd Clusters are a delightful dessert that will transport you back to the nostalgia of childhood candy stores. Plus, they’re as enjoyable to make as they are to eat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Nerds candy
- 1 cup Mini marshmallows
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 tablespoon Corn syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
Add the mini marshmallows to the melted butter and stir continuously until completely melted and smooth.
Stir in the corn syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture cool slightly for about 1-2 minutes.
Pour the Nerds candy into a shallow bowl or dish.
Spoon a tablespoon of the marshmallow mixture and drop it into the Nerds bowl, rolling it around until fully coated.
Using your hands, shape the marshmallow-Nerds mixture into small clusters and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
Repeat the process with the remaining marshmallow mixture.
Let the clusters set at room temperature for about 10 minutes or until they are firm.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1394 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.1 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.8 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 339 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 281.8 g | 102% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 267.9 g | ||
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 9 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 11 mg | 0% | |
*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.
