Reese's® peanut butter and milk chocolate chip clusters

"Quick and easy, these candied clusters are perfect for holiday entertaining or as snacks for the little (and often big!) ones in your home. A delicious treat in only 10 minutes! Original recipe yield: 2 1/2 dozen candies."
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Preparation Time:

20 Min

Serves:

Difficulty:

Easy

Cost:

Main Ingredients:

1 (11 ounce) package REESE'S® Peanut Butter and Milk Chocolate Chips
2 teaspoons shortening (do not use butter, margarine, spread or oil)
2 cups peanuts

Cooking Preparation of the Recipe:

Place chips and shortening in medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH (100%) 1 minute; stir. If necessary, microwave at HIGH an additional 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, just until chips are melted and mixture is smooth when stirred. Stir in peanuts.
Spoon heaping teaspoons of peanut mixture into 1-inch paper candy cups or paper-lined muffin cups. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm. Store tightly covered in refrigerator. About 2-1/2 dozen candies.