Honey Graham Peanut Butter Crunchies

• 2 cups peanut butter chips
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 1 12 cups coarsely crushed pretzels
• 1 cup Honey Graham cereal
• 12 cup slivered almonds (optional)

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

peanut butter, shortening, pretzels, honey, almonds

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/honey-graham-peanut-butter-crunchies-33292 (may not work)