CRUNCHY CANDY CLUSTERS

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From TOH Quick Cooking, March/April 2003 issue, credited to Faye O'Brien. These are very yummy for the holidays. I've seen many similar recipes, but this one hits it just right for us. Recipe calls for melting candy coating in the crockpot but I microwave instead.

Provided by LonghornMama

Categories     Candy

Time 1h5m

Yield 78 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lbs white candy coating, broken into small pieces
1 1/2 cups peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon almond extract, optional
4 cups Cap'n Crunch cereal
4 cups crisp rice cereal
4 cups mini marshmallows

Steps:

  • Place candy coating in a 5 qt slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on high for 1 hour.
  • Add peanut butter.
  • Stir in extract if desired.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cereals and marshmallows.
  • Stir in the peanut butter mixture until well coated.
  • Drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper.
  • Let stand until set.
  • Store at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.5, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 1.6, Sodium 59.9, Carbohydrate 12.6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 9.6, Protein 2.1

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