Chocolate Peanut Puffs

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This is a variation of the chow mein clusters that you often see around Christmas time! It's easy to do with the cereal you have in your cupboard; in fact, that's how I invented the recipe! The Rice Krispies® make it reminiscent of a Nestle® Crunch bar.

Submitted by skfritz
Updated on January 14, 2022
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
25
Yield:
25 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups milk chocolate chips

  • 1 ½ cups butterscotch chips

  • ½ cup milk chocolate chips

  • ½ cup butterscotch chips

  • 3 cups crispy rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies®)

  • 2 cups salted peanuts

Directions

  1. Set up a double-boiler over low heat. Put baking sheets into freezer to cool them.

  2. Combine 1 1/2 cup chocolate chips and 1 1/2 cup butterscotch chips in the double-boiler and mix continuously until nearly melted, about 10 minutes. Add 1/2 cup chocolate chips and 1/2 cup butterscotch chips; continue to cook and stir until the chips are completely melted, about 10 minutes more. Fold rice cereal and salted peanuts into the melted chip mixture.

  3. Remove baking sheets from freezer and cover each with a sheet of waxed paper. Remove chocolate mixture from heat and drop spoonfuls of it onto the waxed paper. Heap the cookies into tidy piles for visual appeal.

  4. Put filled baking sheets into the fridge until the chocolate hardens, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

230 Calories
14g Fat
22g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 25
Calories 230
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 158mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 106mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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