PEANUT CLUSTERS

1 POUND WHITE ALMOND BARK
12 oz PKG CHOCOLATE CHIPS
1 POUND SALTED PEANUTS

MELT BARK & CHIPS IN MICROWAVE ABOUT 1 1/2 TO 3 MINUTES. ADD PEANUTS & STIR UNTIL COATED. DROP ON WAX PAPER WITH A SPOON.

PEANUT BUTTER BALLS

4 CUPS PEANUT BUTTER
6 CUPS RICE KRISPIES
2 STICKS BUTTER SOFTENED
2 POUNDS POWDERED SUGAR

MIX TOGETHER AND SHAPE INTO BALLS.

3/4 STICK PARAFFIN
8 oz MILK CHOCOLATE CHOCOLATE CHIPS
6 oz SEMISWEET CHOCOLATE CHOCOLATE CHIPS

MELT TOGETHER IN DOUBLE BOILER.
DIP BALLS INTO MELTED CHOCOLATE MIXTURE THEN DROP BALLS ONTO WAX PAPER.

PEANUT BUTTER PRETZEL BITES

Ingredients:

* 1 package (14 ounces) caramels
* 1/4 cup butter, cubed
* 2 tablespoons water
* 5 cups miniature pretzels
* 1 jar (18 ounces) Jif® Crunchy Peanut Butter
* 26 ounces milk chocolate candy coating

Directions:
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt caramels with butter and water; stir until smooth. Spread one side of each pretzel with 1 teaspoon peanut butter; top with 1/2 teaspoon caramel mixture. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until set.
In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Using a small fork, dip each pretzel into coating until completely covered; shake off excess. Place on waxed paper. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place. Yield: 8-1/2 dozen.

CHEX MIX

3 cups Corn Chex® cereal
3 cups Rice Chex® cereal
3 cups Wheat Chex® cereal
1 cup mixed nuts
1 cup bite-size pretzels
1 cup garlic-flavor bite-size bagel chips or regular-size bagel chips, broken into 1-inch pieces
6 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Preparation Directions
1. In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals, nuts, pretzels and bagel chips; set aside. In small microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High about 40 seconds or until melted. Stir in seasonings. Pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated.
2. Microwave uncovered on High 5 to 6 minutes, thoroughly stirring every 2 minutes. Spread on paper towels to cool. Store in airtight container.
Oven Directions Heat oven to 250°F. In large bowl, mix cereals, nuts, pretzels and bagel chips; set aside. In ungreased large roasting pan, melt butter in oven. Stir in seasonings. Gradually stir in cereal mixture until evenly coated. Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on paper towels to cool, about 15 minutes. Store in airtight container.

PUPPY CHOW

6 cups Crispix cereal
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup butter
12 ounce chocolate chips
2 cups powdered sugar

Melt peanut butter, butter and chocolate chips together in the microwave or on the stove. Stir into cereal. Put powdered sugar in a paper sack. Put cereal mixture in and shake until well coated.