Description
Ragtag Candies are a delightful no-bake treat combining creamy white almond bark, crunchy pecans, mini marshmallows, pretzel pieces, and colorful candy-coated chocolates. These easy-to-make candies are perfect for snacking or sharing, requiring minimal ingredients and no stove-top cooking or baking. Their sweet, salty, and crunchy texture makes them an irresistible snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 16 oz white almond bark, chopped
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp fine sea salt
Mix-ins
- 1 cup salted pecan halves, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 3/4 cup mini pretzel pieces
- 3/4 cup candy-coated chocolate candies
Instructions
- Prepare baking sheets: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set them aside to ensure the candies don’t stick during cooling.
- Melt almond bark and butter: Place the chopped white almond bark and unsalted butter in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at 50% power in 30-second intervals, stirring after each until the mixture is mostly melted, then stir thoroughly until smooth and fully combined.
- Add flavorings: Mix in the vanilla extract and fine sea salt, stirring well to incorporate the flavors evenly into the melted coating.
- Combine mix-ins: Add the coarsely chopped pecans, mini marshmallows, and mini pretzel pieces into the bowl. Gently fold them in until everything is evenly coated with the melted almond bark mixture.
- Add candy pieces: Sprinkle in the candy-coated chocolate candies and gently fold them into the mixture, taking care not to crush the candies to maintain their shape and color.
- Form candy clusters: Using a small cookie scoop or a heaping tablespoon, drop mounds of the mixture, about 2 tablespoons each, onto the prepared baking sheets. Continue until all the mixture is used, ensuring any loose ingredients are tucked back on top to form neat clusters.
- Chill candies: Place the baking sheets in the refrigerator for approximately 20 minutes or until the candies are firm enough to be lifted cleanly from the parchment paper.
- Store and serve: Transfer the Ragtag Candies to an airtight container, layering with parchment paper between layers if needed. Serve slightly cool or at room temperature for best taste and texture.
Notes
- Be sure to melt the almond bark slowly at 50% microwave power to avoid burning or seizing.
- You can customize the mix-ins by swapping out pecans for other nuts or changing candy-coated chocolates for your favorite chocolate pieces.
- For easier cleanup, silicone baking mats can be reused for future batches.
- Store candies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to one week.
- This recipe is great for holiday gifts or casual snacking.
