Nut Clusters


1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. evaporated milk
1 tbs. light corn syrup
1 (6 oz) pkg. semisweet chocolate morsels
3/4 c. roasted salted peanuts

Combine sugar, milk and corn syrup
in a heavy 2 qt. saucepan;
cook over medium heat,
stirring constantly, until mixture reaches
soft ball stage (234F).
Remove from heat; add chocolate morsels,
and beat with wooden spoon
until chocolate melts. Stir in peanuts.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto
waxed paper; chill until set.
Yield: about 2 dozen.

Note:
Coarsely chopped pecans can be
substituted for peanuts, if desired.