*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                              Monster Munch

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Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Holidays

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      c             Dry roast peanuts -- unsalted
     1/3  c             Butter
   1      lb            Marshmallows
     1/2  c             Peanut butter
   3      c             Puffed rice cereal
   1      c             Apricots -- chopped
   1      c             Raisins

In a large bowl, combine cereal, apricots, raisins and peanuts. In a
microwave safe 13x9", melt butter and marshmallows on high for
2 minutes. Stir; add peanut butter cook on high 2 minutes longer.
Stir until well blended, add cereal mixture to dish and toss until
well coated. Working quickly with greased hand, form into balls,
using about 1/2 cup mixture, per ball. If mixture begins to harden,
cook on high for 30 seconds, or until softened. If desired, mixture
may be spread in unbuttered 13x9" dish and cooled and cut into bars.

Yield: 12 balls or 24 bars

Similar to the Rice Krispie treats, but with the apricots and raisins
it definitely gives it a fall look. I saw another idea of putting the
mixture into cookie cutters, and letting it cool there so the shapes
could be pumpkins, witches, etc. With a little gel piping they would
be great.


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