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Crunchy Peanut Clusters

Crunchy Peanut Clusters

Here's an ideal candy recipe for beginner cooks and an easy favorite of well-seasoned cooks. No candy thermometer is needed.

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(3 Ratings)

3 Ratings

5 spoons 33%

4 spoons 0%

3 spoons 33%

2 spoons 33%

1 spoons 0%

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  • PREP TIME

    15 Min

  • TOTAL TIME

    1 Hr 15 Min

  • SERVINGS

    78

 

24
oz vanilla-flavored candy coating (almond bark)
2/3
cup creamy peanut butter
4
cups Cheerios® cereal
2
cups miniature marshmallows
2
cups dry-roasted peanuts
Colored sugar, if desired
  • 1 In 4-quart saucepan, melt candy coating over medium heat, stirring frequently. Stir in peanut butter until mixture is smooth. Add remaining ingredients, stirring until completely coated.
  • 2 Drop mixture by heaping teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper or cookie sheet; sprinkle with colored sugar. Let stand until firm, about 1 hour. Store in airtight container at room temperature.
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Nutrition Information:

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Candy)
  • Calories 100
    • (Calories from Fat 50),
  • Total Fat 6g
    • (Saturated Fat 2g,
    • Trans Fat 0g),
  • Cholesterol 0mg;
  • Sodium 60mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 9g
    • (Dietary Fiber 0g,
    • Sugars 7g),
  • Protein 2g;
Percent Daily Value*:
  • Vitamin A 0.00%;
  • Vitamin C 0.00%;
  • Calcium 2.00%;
  • Iron 4.00%;
Exchanges:
  • 0 Starch;
  • 0 Fruit;
  • 1/2 Other Carbohydrate;
  • 0 Skim Milk;
  • 0 Low-Fat Milk;
  • 0 Milk;
  • 0 Vegetable;
  • 0 Very Lean Meat;
  • 0 Lean Meat;
  • 1/2 High-Fat Meat;
  • 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choices:
  • 1/2;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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