Cookie Dough Stuffed Trail Mix Clusters 🌈✨

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A dazzling, edible jewel box—each cluster hides soft cookie dough inside a crunchy trail mix shell, drizzled with vibrant colors. Perfect for gifting, parties, or when you want dessert to look as magical as it tastes!

Why You’ll Love These

✅ No-bake & easy – Ready in under an hour.
🌈 Stunning colors – Food-safe powders create artful drizzles.
🍪 Texture heaven – Chewy cookie dough + crispy trail mix.
🎁 Gift-worthy – Package in clear bags or boxes for wow factor.

Ingredients

(Makes ~24 clusters)

Main Components

  • 24 pieces Great Value edible cookie dough (or homemade eggless dough)

  • 1 bag (10oz) Great Value Chocolate Peanut Butter Trail Mix

    • Pick out:

      • ½ cup chocolate pieces (for melting)

      • Remaining mix (nuts, pretzels, etc.) for coating

Color Drizzles

  • 1 pack natural food coloring powders (red, blue, yellow, etc.)

  • 2 tbsp coconut oil, divided (or melted white chocolate)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prep Cookie Dough

  • Roll 24 marble-sized balls of cookie dough. Chill 15 mins.

2. Make Chocolate Glue

  • Melt ½ cup chocolate pieces from trail mix with 1 tsp coconut oil.

3. Form Clusters

  • Dip each dough ball in melted chocolate, then roll in trail mix pieces to coat.

  • Place on parchment paper. Press extra trail mix into clusters for texture.

4. Create Color Drizzles

  • Mix food coloring powders with remaining coconut oil to make vibrant “paints.”

  • Use a spoon or piping bag to drizzle colors artistically over clusters.

5. Set & Serve

  • Refrigerate 45 mins until firm.

  • Store in an airtight container for 1 week (if they last that long!).

Pro Tips

🔸 Quick melt: Microwave chocolate in 20-sec bursts, stirring between.
🔸 Color intensity: Start with a pinch of powder—add more for brighter hues.
🔸 Uniform clusters: Use a cookie scoop for even sizing.

Variations

🍫 Double Chocolate: Use chocolate cookie dough.
🎃 Fall Version: Mix in pumpkin seeds + orange drizzle.
🍓 Fruity: Add freeze-dried berries to trail mix.

Serving Ideas

  • Dessert charcuterie board: Pair with fruit and cheeses.

  • Party favors: Wrap in cellophane with ribbon.

  • Kids’ activity: Let them decorate their own clusters!

Final Thought

These clusters turn snacking into an experience—playful, pretty, and packed with surprises. Ideal for holidays, birthdays, or just because!

More Showstopper Treats:
🍩 Cake Pop Bouquet
🍪 Celebration Cookie Bars
🌈 Unicorn Bark

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