Rice Krispies Peanut Clusters
Mmmm!! I don’t think I’ve made anything with Rice Krispies that isn’t chewy from marshmallows or peanut butter!! These would also be great easter “nests”! Add 3 little Jelly Bellies or add 1 mini egg to the center of each, and you would have Easter Bunny nests.
These are so delicious and simple!! When this recipe was created- someone was thinking straight!! Only 1 measuring cup is needed; and the pot 🙂
The recipe indicates that you can plop them on wax paper like Haystacks (recommended) or put them in a pan like traditional Rice Krispies and cut once they are cooled slightly. Due to a crying child; I started out with haystacks, and ended up dumping the rest in my 8×8 baking pan. Since there is no marshmallows, these turn hard (like a chocolate bar) – so cutting was not simple! The haystacks on the other hand were a great size & perfect treat!! I offered a plate of the goodies to my dad & he recognized them instantly! Any other Hood ‘boys’ recognize them??
Here is her recipe card & the printable instructions.
Rice Krispies Peanut Clusters
- 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 3 cups Rice Krispies
- 1 cup salted peanuts
- Melt chocolate & butterscotch in a large pot.
- Remove from heat and add Rice Krispies and peanuts.
- Drop on waxed paper. They do not need to be pressed into clumps; they will stick once cooled.
- Makes about 5 dozen.