SALTY-SWEET PEANUT TREAT

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Who knew slow-cooking could transform chocolate, peanuts and pretzels? When the clusters are done, we tuck them into mini muffin papers for a takeaway treat. -Elizabeth Godecke, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield about 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

24 ounces milk chocolate, coarsely chopped
2 cups salted peanuts
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups crushed pretzels

Steps:

In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine chocolate, peanuts and brown sugar. Cook, covered, on low, stirring halfway through cooking, until chocolate is melted, about 1 hour. Stir in vanilla. Add pretzels; stir to combine. Drop mixture by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until set, 10-15 minutes. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 53mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.