Double Peanut
Clusters
- 1 (10-ounce) package peanut
butter chips
1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
2 cups dry roasted salted peanuts
- Line baking sheet with
wax paper.
- In large microwave-safe
bowl, place peanut butter chips and shortening icrowave 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 teaspoonfuls
onto prepared baking sheet. Cool until set. Store in a cool,
dry place.
Makes about 2 1/2 dozen
clusters.
Cook's Tip: Drop rounded
teaspoonfuls into small candy paper cups.