Recipe: Candy Snacks (5 recipes)

SEMI-SWEET RAISIN CLUSTERS
Makes 3 to 3 1/2 dozen

12 oz. chocolate chips
1 (13 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 (15 oz.) box raisins

Place chocolate pieces in 2 quart bowl. Microwave 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until softened.

Stir in remaining ingredients. Drop by teaspoon-full onto waxed paper lined trays. Chill. Store refrigerated.

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CAPTAIN CRUNCH CANDY
Makes 3 dozen candies

2 pounds white chocolate
3 cups Rice Krispies
3 cups peanuts
3 cups Peanut Butter Captain Crunch cereal
3 cups miniature marshmallows

In the top of a double boiler, melt white chocolate over low heat. In a large bowl combine all other ingredients and pour melted white chocolate over the mixture. Mix well. Drop by teaspoon onto wax paper and cool.

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PUPPY CHOW

1 big box Crispix
12 oz. chocolate chips
1 1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup butter or substitute

Melt and pour over cereal, then 2 1/2 cups sifted
powdered sugar in a brown paper bag. Shake cereal and then lay out to dry on paper bag or foil.

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CHEERIOS TREATS
Makes about 24

3 Tablespoons vegetable oil spread sticks
1 (10 1/2 oz.) pkg. KRAFT Miniature Marshmallows (6 cups)
1/2 cup smooth or crunchy peanut butter
5 cups CHEERIOS toasted Whole Grain Oat Cereal

Grease 13x9-inch pan.

Microwave spread in large microwavable bowl on HIGH 45 seconds or until melted.

Add marshmallows; toss to coat with spread. Microwave on HIGH 1 1/2 minutes or until smooth when stirred, stirring after 45 seconds.

Stir in peanut butter. Immediately add cereal; mix lightly until well coated. Using greased spatula or wax paper, press mixture into prepared pan. (For ease in preparation, spray spatula or wax paper with no stick cooking spray.) Cool; cut into squares.

VARIATIONS:
Mix 1 cup candy-coated milk chocolate candies with cereal or mix 1 cup raisins and 1/2 cups dry roasted peanuts with cereal; add to warm marshmallow-peanut butter mixture.

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WHITE CHOCOLATE PARTY MIX
Makes 12 to 14 cups

1 pound white chocolate
3 cups Rice Chex
3 cups Corn Chex
3 cups Cheerios
2 cups stick pretzels
2 cups dry roasted peanuts
12 ounces M&Ms plain chocolate candy

Slowly melt white chocolate in top of double boiler over simmering water. Combine cereals, pretzels, peanuts, and M & M's in a large bowl. Slowly pour chocolate over mixture and stir to evenly coat. Spread the mixture on wax paper and cool. Break into small pieces. Store in air-tight container and refrigerate to keep fresh.