Peanut Candy for Christmas

 

peanut-candy

The holiday season brings out the best in cooking, and Peanut Candy is a goodie that shows up only in December. It’s one of our traditional Christmas Eve favorites. Quick and easy to make, it’s a great gift for neighbors and a pretty finger food for a party.

Peanut Candy

2 lbs. almond bark (can substitute chocolate almond bark) (comes in 24 oz. packages, so you’ll need two)1 1/2 to 2 cups mini marshmallows
2 cups dry roasted peanuts
2 cups crisp rice cereal
1 cup peanut butter
1 tsp. vanilla

Melt almond bark in a large bowl in the microwave or oven (my microwave took 2 minutes on High).

Add peanut butter and stir until completely smooth, reheating a little bit if necessary.

Add peanuts, cereal and marshmallows. Add vanilla last. Stir until everything is coated.

 

Drop by teaspoonful on waxed paper. Work quickly, since it doesn’t take long for the mixture to harden.  This makes a lot, so you’ll need a LONG strip or two. (Note the fuzzy robe sleeve, which shows I made this batch early on Saturday morning).

I usually make a half batch at a time. For a half-batch, use 8 squares of almond bark.

Be sure to use a teaspoon rather than a tablespoon. This is candy, not cookies, and they are so rich a little dab is enough.

Here’s the chocolate version:

One Comment

  1. Been looking for this fabulous recipe. Did it a couple of Christmases ago, moved and lost it. It is incredible. But you are right, this is candy. Only little dabs are fab. Make them small and let them last for a few days of delish. Have a great CHRISTmas, Charlotte. You encourage so many. Blessings to you and all yours!

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