Chocolate Pecan Clusters

These smooth, chocolatey clusters melt in your mouth. And best of all, they're no-bakes.

 

(Nutrition Information)

• 1 package   (11.5 oz., 2 cups) milk chocolate morsels
• 1 tablespoon   vegetable shortening
• 2 cups   Rice Krispies®
• or 2 cups   Cocoa Rice Krispies®
• 1 cup   toasted, coarsely chopped pecans
•    Pecan halves
• Why use Kellogg's® Rice Krispies®?
  

  

  Why use Kellogg's® Rice Krispies®?

  As the first crisped rice cereal, Kellogg’s® Rice Krispies® has been bringing families together in the kitchen for over 80 years.

  To experience the timeless flavor, make your Rice Krispies Treats® squares with the original Rice Krispies® brand cereal.

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1. In 2-quart saucepan combine chocolate morsels and shortening. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until morsels melt and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat.
 
2. Stir in KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES cereal and pecans. Drop by
rounded teaspoon onto baking sheets lined with wax paper. Top each with pecan half, if desired.
 
3. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until firm. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

Note

Any variety of nuts may be substituted for pecans.

VARIATIONS: Add one of the following to chocolate-cereal mixture before portioning: 2 teaspoons grated orange peel, 1 teaspoon vanilla or 1 teaspoon rum extract.

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