Ragtag Candies

Ah! Ragtag Candies—a classic, nostalgic treat that’s easy to make at home. 🍬 They’re basically a mix of chocolate, nuts, and other goodies all thrown together into clusters. Here’s a simple recipe:

Ragtag Candies

Ingredients

• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (or milk chocolate if you prefer) 🍫

• 1 cup peanut butter (smooth or chunky) 🥜

• 1 cup nuts (pecans, walnuts, or peanuts), roughly chopped

• 1 cup shredded coconut (optional) 🥥

• 1 cup mini marshmallows (optional)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Prepare a pan

   • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Melt the chocolate and peanut butter

   • In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and peanut butter.

   • Microwave in 20–30 second intervals, stirring each time, until smooth.

   • Stir in vanilla and salt.

3. Mix in the extras

   • Add nuts, coconut, and marshmallows. Stir until everything is coated in chocolate.

4. Spoon onto the sheet

   • Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the parchment paper to form clusters.

5. Chill

   • Refrigerate for 30–60 minutes until firm.

6. Serve & enjoy

   • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Tips

• You can swap ingredients based on what you have—dried fruit, pretzels, or rice cereal all work.

• For extra flair, drizzle with white chocolate or sprinkle with sea salt on top before chilling.

• This is a no-bake recipe, making it perfect for quick treats or gifts.

If you want, I can give a low-carb / keto version that’s just as decadent but much lighter on sugar. Do you want me to do that?