Nut-Free Homemade Nerd Clusters
Delight your sweet tooth with these Nut-Free Homemade Nerd Clusters, a chewy, colorful treat packed with fruity nostalgia! Perfect for candy lovers of all ages, this recipe combines soft fruit-flavored gummy candies, gooey melted marshmallows, and crunchy Nerds candy for a playful texture explosion. Topped with festive nonpareil sprinkles, each bite offers a medley of vibrant flavors and satisfying crunch. Best of all, this recipe is completely nut-free, making it a great option for those with nut allergies. Ready in just 30 minutes, these fun, bite-sized clusters are perfect for parties, school events, or as a whimsical homemade gift. Enjoy these candy-coated delights fresh or store them for up to three days—though we bet they'll be devoured long before then!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams soft fruit-flavored gummy candies
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 100 grams mini marshmallows
- 50 grams nonpareil sprinkles
- 150 grams Nerds candy
Instructions
In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter completely, ensuring it does not burn.
Add the mini marshmallows to the melted butter and stir constantly until fully melted and smooth.
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.
Allow the mixture to cool slightly, about 2-3 minutes, so it becomes easy to handle but not completely set.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Use your hands to form small clusters by clumping together the coated gummy candies.
Sprinkle nonpareil sprinkles over each cluster, gently pressing them into the surface.
Scatter Nerds candy on a plate. Roll each cluster in the Nerds to adhere as many candies to the outside as possible.
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.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2031 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.7 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.3 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 287 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 422.5 g | 154% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 342.8 g | ||
| Protein | 7.2 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 6 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 42 mg | 1% | |
*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.
