Honey Graham Peanut Butter Crunchies

Ingredients:

• 2 cups peanut butter chips
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 1 1/2 cups coarsely crushed pretzels
• 1 cup Honey Graham cereal
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds

Steps:

• Line cookie sheet with wax paper
• Combine peanut butter chips with shortening in medium microwavable bowl
• Microwave on high for 1 1/2 minutes
• Stir only for a few seconds
• If needed microwave about 15 additional seconds to melt mixture; stir well Chips should be completely melted and mix should be smooth
• Stir into mixture crushed pretzels almonds and cereal; combine well
• Drop by spoonfuls onto wax paper
• Let cool for approx 1/2 hour until firm and cooled off