No-Bake Marshmallow-Chip Clusters

* Exported from MasterCook *

No-Bake Marshmallow-Chip Clusters

Recipe By : Family Circle, Sept 15/98
Serving Size : 24 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies & Squares No-Bake/Cook

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 tbsp unsalted butter
4 1/4 cups mini marshmallows -- divided
1 tsp vanilla
3/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
1/2 cup raisins
1 1/2 cups broken-up pretzels -- preferably unsalted
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

1. In saucepan, melt butter. Stir in 3-1/4 cups marshmallows until melted. O
ff heat, add vanilla.

2. In large bowl, mix together peanuts, raisins and pretzels. Add marshmallow
mixture and stir to coat. Let cool slightly and add remaining marshmallows an
d chocolate chips.

3. Spray hands with cooking spray and roll mixture into haystacks or ball-shap
es and place on waxed paper lined baking sheets. Chill until set.

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NOTES : Make sure to use unsalted pretzels! Salt bits on regular ones are not
really pleasant in this cookie. These are very ooey and gooey and would be gre
at for kids.