Best 9 Peanut Butter Capn Crunch Clusters Recipes

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Peanut butter Cap’n Crunch clusters are a delicious snack made with just a few simple ingredients. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or just to enjoy as a sweet treat. This article will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to make these clusters, along with some tips and helpful hints to make sure they turn out perfectly every time. So gather your ingredients and get ready to make some delicious peanut butter Cap’n Crunch clusters!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRUNCHY CANDY CLUSTERS



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These cereal and marshmallow clusters are so simple that I make them for the holidays each year, as my family looks forward to them. -Faye O'Bryan, Owensboro, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield about 6-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds white candy coating, coarsely chopped
1-1/2 cups peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon almond extract, optional
4 cups Cap'n Crunch cereal
4 cups crisp rice cereal
4 cups miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Place candy coating in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour. Add peanut butter. Stir in extract if desired. , In a large bowl, combine the cereals and marshmallows. Add the peanut butter mixture and stir until the cereal mixture is well coated. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper. Let stand until set. Store at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 51mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

PEANUT BUTTER CAP’N CRUNCH CLUSTERS



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Categories     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lbs (36 oz) white candy coating or Almond Bark, coarsely chopped
1 cup peanut butter
4 cups Peanut Butter Cap'n Crunch
4 cups Rice Krispie cereal
4 cups mini marshmallows

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine Cap'n Crunch, Rice Krispies and Marshmallows. In a double boiler melt white candy coating. When just melted, remove from heat and stir in peanut butter. Pour candy coating mixture over top cereal mixture and stir evenly to coat. Line counter with wax paper and drop mixture by large spoonfuls onto wax paper. Let sit until set, about an hour.

CRUNCHY CHOCOLATE CHIP PEANUT BUTTER SNACK BITES



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Combine peanuts and chocolate chips for extra flavour and crunch in this Crunchy Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Snack Bites recipe. Simple and easy to make, this tasty recipe is sure to become a new family favourite.

Provided by Kraft Peanut Butter

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     KRAFT Peanut Butter

Time 40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup large flake rolled oats
½ cup KRAFT Crunchy Peanut Butter
¼ cup honey
½ cup salted peanuts, chopped
½ cup BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

Steps:

  • Mix together all ingredients in a medium bowl until blended. Refrigerate for 20 to 30 min.
  • Roll into 20 (1-inch) balls, using about 2 Tbsp. for each.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23.8 g, Fat 12 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 102.6 mg, Sugar 15.4 g

CRUNCHY PEANUT CLUSTERS



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Here's an ideal candy recipe for beginner cooks and an easy favorite of well-seasoned cooks. No candy thermometer is needed.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 78

Number Of Ingredients 6

24 oz vanilla-flavored candy coating (almond bark)
2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
4 cups Cheerios™ cereal
2 cups miniature marshmallows
2 cups dry-roasted peanuts
Colored sugar, if desired

Steps:

  • In 4-quart saucepan, melt candy coating over medium heat, stirring frequently. Stir in peanut butter until mixture is smooth. Add remaining ingredients, stirring until completely coated.
  • Drop mixture by heaping teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper or cookie sheet; sprinkle with colored sugar. Let stand until firm, about 1 hour. Store in airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Candy, Sodium 60 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

CEREAL CLUSTERS



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"The recipe for this sweet and salty snack is so simple, children of almost any age can help in some way, it not prepare it themselves," assures Peggy Jo Thompson of Lebanon, Tennessee. "There is not much mess to clean up afterward, so kids can enjoy the munchable treat soon after it's prepared."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 25m

Yield about 1-1/2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 ounces white candy coating, coarsely chopped
1-1/2 cups crisp rice cereal
1-1/2 cups Peanut Butter Cap'n Crunch
1-1/2 cups salted dry roasted peanuts
1-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour coating over cereal mixture; stir to coat. , Spread onto a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Chill until firm. Break into pieces. Store in the airtight container.

Nutrition Facts :

CRUNCHY CANDY CLUSTERS



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From TOH Quick Cooking, March/April 2003 issue, credited to Faye O'Brien. These are very yummy for the holidays. I've seen many similar recipes, but this one hits it just right for us. Recipe calls for melting candy coating in the crockpot but I microwave instead.

Provided by LonghornMama

Categories     Candy

Time 1h5m

Yield 78 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lbs white candy coating, broken into small pieces
1 1/2 cups peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon almond extract, optional
4 cups Cap'n Crunch cereal
4 cups crisp rice cereal
4 cups mini marshmallows

Steps:

  • Place candy coating in a 5 qt slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on high for 1 hour.
  • Add peanut butter.
  • Stir in extract if desired.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cereals and marshmallows.
  • Stir in the peanut butter mixture until well coated.
  • Drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper.
  • Let stand until set.
  • Store at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.5, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 1.6, Sodium 59.9, Carbohydrate 12.6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 9.6, Protein 2.1

CAPTAIN CRUNCH CANDY



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Make and share this Captain Crunch Candy recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Moe Larry Cheese

Categories     Candy

Time 20m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups mini marshmallows
2 cups Rice Krispies
2 cups peanut butter Captain Crunch cereal
24 ounces vanilla candy coating
2 cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Mix all dry ingredients together in large bowl.
  • Melt candy coating according to package directions and pour into cereal mixture.
  • Mix until mixture is coated.
  • Drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper.
  • Store in air-tight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.3, Fat 15.9, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 4, Sodium 71.7, Carbohydrate 25.8, Fiber 1, Sugar 20.7, Protein 2.9

NO BAKE CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER CLUSTERS



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No baking required for these Crunchy Peanut Butter Clusters! An easy-to-make snack that uses ingredients you have in your pantry: peanut butter, while chocolate, Rice Krispies cereal, peanuts, and marshmallows.

Categories     Dessert

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups Rice Krispies cereal (or any puffed rice cereal)
2 cups dry roasted peanuts
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 pound almond bark (white chocolate candy coating)
Sprinkles (optional topping)

Steps:

  • Grab a large cookie sheet and cover in wax paper or parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, gently mix together cereal, peanuts, and marshmallows. Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, add peanut butter and almond bark (make sure that almond bark is broken up into smaller chunks).
  • Place peanut butter and almond bark in microwave for 90 seconds. Stir, then place back in microwave for 30 seconds. Continue to cook and stir peanut butter and almond bark mixture at 15 second intervals until smooth and completely melted.
  • Pour peanut butter mixture over cereal mixture in the large bowl.
  • Using a large wooden spoon, gently mix together until all cereal, peanuts, and marshmallows are completely coated in melted peanut butter mixture.
  • Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, scoop large spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet. If desired, top with sprinkles.
  • Let sit at room temperature for 2 hours to set up completely (or place in the fridge for about 30 minutes to set up faster).

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 6497 kcal, Fat 407 g, SaturatedFat 166 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 1567 mg, Carbohydrate 642 g, Sugar 449 g, Protein 135 mg

PEANUT CLUSTERS



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These chocolate peanut clusters are very easy to make.

Provided by Donna Farrand

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Peanut Dessert Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (12 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 (12 ounce) package peanut butter chips
12 ounces raw Spanish peanuts

Steps:

  • Combine chocolate chips and peanut butter chips in top of double boiler. Stir frequently over low to medium heat until melted; add peanuts and stir.
  • Drop by teaspoon full on wax paper. Allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 23.9 mg, Sugar 9 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh peanut butter for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have Cap'n Crunch cereal, you can use another type of crunchy breakfast cereal.
  • Be careful not to overcook the sugar mixture. It should reach a light amber color.
  • Work quickly when dipping the cereal clusters in the sugar mixture. The mixture will harden quickly.
  • Store the Peanut Butter Cap'n Crunch Clusters in an airtight container at room temperature.

Conclusion:

Peanut Butter Cap'n Crunch Clusters are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or dessert. They're perfect for parties, potlucks, or just a quick snack. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make these tasty treats that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a sweet and crunchy snack, give Peanut Butter Cap'n Crunch Clusters a try!

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