Scrumptious clusters of
peanuts enrobed in a peanut-flavored candy coating.
Double
Peanut Clusters
- 1 2/3 cups (10-ounce package)
REESE'S Peanut Butter Chips
1 tablespoon vegetable shortening (do not use butter, margarine,
spread or oil)
2 cups salted peanuts
- Line cookie sheet with
wax paper.
- Place peanut butter chips
and shortening in large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH
(100%) 1 1/2 minutes; stir until chips are melted and mixture
is smooth. If necessary, microwave an additional 30 seconds until
chips are melted when stirred.
- Stir in peanuts.
- Drop by rounded teaspoons
onto prepared cookie sheet. (Mixture may also be dropped into
small candy paper cups.) Cool until set. Store in a cool, dry
place.
Makes about 2 1/2 dozen
clusters.
Butterscotch Nut Clusters: Follow above directions using
1 3/4 cups (11-ounce package) HERSHEY'S Butterscotch Chips.
Recipe courtesy of the Hershey Kitchens,
and reprinted with permission of The Hershey Company. ©
The Hershey Company.
