CHEERIOS AND PEANUT BUTTER

Almond bark, peanut butter, Cheerios, marshmallows and peanuts…how can you go wrong with those ingredients?

Have you had Crunchy Peanut Clusters?  You should – I dare you to try to find someone out there who DOESN’T love these.

A friend of my son made them the first time for a Christmas party, and now she is usually asked to bring them for any party or gathering.

This recipe makes 6 and 1/2 dozen (yes, I said DOZEN) cookies, so you can be assured that there will be enough to satisfy everyone.

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INGREDIENTS FOR CRUNCHY PEANUT CLUSTERS

1 package (24 oz) vanilla flavored candy coating (almond bark), broken into pieces

2/3 cup creamy peanut butter

4 cups Cheerios cereal

2 cups mini marshmallows

2 cups dry roasted peanuts

#1.  In a 4 quart sauce pan, melt the candy coating over medium heat, stirring frequently. Stir in peanut butter until mixture is smooth.  Add remaining ingredients, stirring until all is coated.

#2.  On wax paper, drop the mixture by heaping teaspoonfuls.  Let stand 1 hour or until firm.

#3.  Store in a tightly covered container.

NOTE:  These can be sprinkled with colored sugar crystals or any other decorations that may be applicable to the season.

ENJOY!

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