Caramel Apple Cereal Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 c. bite-size crisp rice cereal squares
2 c. chopped dried apples
1/2 c. peanuts
1 pkg. (14 oz.) caramels, unwrapped
1/4 c. milk

Preparation

Grease 13 x 9-inch pan.
In a large bowl, combine cereal, apples and peanuts.
Mix well.
In a small saucepan, over low heat, combine caramels and milk, stirring frequently, until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth.
Pour caramel mixture over cereal mixture, toss to coat.
Press into greased pan.
Let stand 1 hour or until firm.
Cut into bars.
Makes 36 bars.