CARAMEL APPLE CEREAL SQUARES

6 cups bite-sized crisp rice cereal squares
2 cups chopped dried apples
1/2 cup peanuts
1 (14-ounce) pkg. caramels, unwrapped
1/4 cup milk

Grease a 13x9-inch pan.

In large bowl, combine cereal, apples and peanuts; mix well.

In small saucepan over low heat, combine caramels and milk, stirring frequently until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth. Pour caramel mixture over cereal mixture; toss to coat.

Press in greased pan. Let stand 1 hour or until firm. Cut into bars.

Makes 36 bars.