Budget-Minded, Quick Treat!

This is a fast candy treat to make on a 'boring' afternoon. The children can help and it could be a surprise for Dad when he gets home from work. The best part is you probably have the ingredients in your cupboard. The even better part is you can be creative and substitute some of the inclusions in the recipe. Quick Candy Treat 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 cup chunky peanut butter 4 cups minature marshmallows (using the colorful ones only add to the drama!) 1/2 cup chopped walnuts. Gently meld the chocolate and peanut butter together. Keep stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and quickly mix in the walnuts and marshmallows. Now, you can either spread the mixture into a greased 9-inch pan or drop spoonfuls onto parchment or waxed paper. Chill until firm. Ideas . . . You don't have to use walnuts, mixed nuts, cashews, pecans . . . it's your call! 1/2 cup of your favorite cereal? Coconut? Chow Mein Noodles?