CHOCOLATE PECAN CLUSTERS

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Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups milk chocolate chips (11.5-oz)
1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
2 cups Rice Krispies® or Cocoa Rice Krispies®
1 cup toasted, coarsely chopped pecan

Steps:

In 2-quart saucepan, combine chocolate morsels and shortening. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until morsels melt and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat. Stir in KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES cereal and pecans. Mix well. Drop by rounded teaspoon onto baking sheets lined with waxed paper. Chill about 30 minutes or until firm. Store in airtight container in refrigerator. NOTE: Any variety of nuts may be substituted for pecans.VARIATIONS: Add one of the following to chocolate-cereal mixture before portioning: 2 teaspoons grated orange peel, 1 teaspoon vanilla or 1 teaspoon rum extract.

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