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Critter Munch
1-1/2 cups animal cracker cookies
1/2 (6-ounce) package cheddar or original flavor goldfish crackers (1-1/2 cups)
1 cup dried tart cherries
1 cup M & M's plain candy
1 cup honey roasted peanuts
Put animal crackers, goldfish crackers, dried cherries, M& Ms and peanuts in a large mixing bowl. Carefully stir with a spoon. Store in a tightly covered container at room temperature. Makes 6 cups.
Cherry Peanut Pizzazz
2 cup lightly salted peanuts
1 cup dried tart cherries
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne pepper), or to taste
Vegetable oil
Combine peanuts and cherries in a medium bowl. In a small bowl, combine Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, seasoned salt, cumin and red pepper; mix well. Pour over peanut mixture; stir to coat.
Heat 1 or 2 teaspoons of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add peanut mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, 3 to 4 minutes, or until peanuts are light brown. Do not allow mixture to burn. Add more oil, if needed. Remove from heat. Spread on waxed paper or aluminum foil to cool. Store in a tightly covered container. Makes 3 cups.
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