Friday, September 27, 2024

Better Than T.J.’s Snacky Clusters

 
This is yet another case of the “salty loves sweet, sweet loves salty“ thing that I talked about here. Not too long ago I had been made aware of Trader Joe’s Snacky Clusters. Joe’s are rather small, and, in my opinion anyway, a bit pricey for what you get. Thinking that nothing could be easier than to make these at home, I did. The real bonus here is that you can use those broken chips at the bottom of bags to make this delicious treat. I used essentially the same ingredients as Trader Joe’s, namely, corn chips, potato chips, and pretzel bits, but I decided to go one better and also add some bits of brickle. That took these chocolaty clusters of salty deliciousness right over the top. These are easy to put together, so much so that the kids can do it. In fact, I think they would love, smashing melted chocolate, their favorite salty snack.

Better Than T.J.’s Snacky Clusters

2 c. milk chocolate chip

½ c. broken Fritos 

½ c. pretzel bites 

½ c. broken rippled potato chips 

½ c. Heath Bits of Brickle    

 Cover a cookie sheet with parchment paper (or a Silpat).

Place milk chocolate chips into a microwave safe bowl, and microwave in intervals, stirring after each 30 seconds. I found it took me one minute and 30 seconds to melt them into smooth chocolate.

When chocolate has melted, stir in Fritos, potato chips, pretzel bites, and bits of  Heath Bits of Brickle. Drop onto your parchment paper, and allow a couple of hours to firm. If you’re in a rush, you can place them in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes.

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6 comments:

Donna said...

Copied and on the way to the store for supplies! A great treat for munching at Thanksgiving and Christmas! Thanks Pattie!
hugs
Donna

Linda said...

Oh Pattie these look great! I'm saving this to make with the grandkids next time they come!

Balvinder said...

I have not tried the Trader Joe's clusters But I know the homemade one will definitely be tasty.

Marie Smith said...

We do something similar with the grandchildren. Such a treat!

thepaintedapron.com said...

Yes please! So easy to make too, thanks Pattie!
Jenna

Gina said...

I have never seen these, but they look so good that I think I need to put them on my TJ's list for this week!