Hi guys! Can you believe two weeks from today is Thanksgiving?? Two weeks until the biggest food holiday of the year!! Are you ready? Do you have it all planned out? I find planning ahead takes the stress level way down. So now’s the time to break out the little notepad and pen and write down a few things, get organized, and shop ahead so you don’t get stuck at the market with all the last minute shoppers. I know when I’m in a hurry it never fails, I get behind Susie Slowpoke or I finally get to the check out and the person in front of me has decided to ask for a price check! UGH! Really?? So for me, planning ahead makes for a happy cook in my kitchen!
And believe you me, this time of year my kitchen is the place to be!! There is always something cooking or baking. I have to admit my favorite part is the baking. Do you guys have certain recipes that make your holidays special? I have so many, so for me I start baking my favorites around Thanksgiving. There are always some special sweets on my dessert table at Thanksgiving. One of my favorites is this Plantation Crunch. I have been making this recipe every holiday season since my twin sister Patty married my brother-in-law Ken. I know this exactly because this is Ken’s mother’s recipe. Thank you Mrs. Voigt!
I made a batch of this yummy stuff last week before I left to visit my son Casey at University of Michigan for Parent’s weekend. I was not going to show up empty-handed, so Case and his roommates got two kinds of cookies, a double batch of brownies and some of this irresistible candy. I dropped it off at Casey’s apartment on Friday night and by Saturday morning it was almost all gone!
Just look at the ingredients for this Plantation Crunch friends and you’ll know why it disappeared so quickly. White chocolate, peanut butter, dry roasted nuts and Rice Krispies cereal. That’s it! Can it get any better? I’m thinking that would be a no. Mrs. V. uses white almond bark, but since I sometimes have a hard time finding it, I use white chocolate chips. Feel free to use either one because they both work perfectly. And honestly, this recipe is so easy and it makes a really big batch too. I like to put mine in individual paper cups, as pictured, but Mrs. V. says you can also just spread it out onto a piece of wax paper on a baking sheet until it’s dry and then break it into chunks. It’s the perfect little treat to take along as a hostess gift for all those holiday parties! I hope this one becomes a family favorite at your house like it is at mine!
And just a little reminder….I will be coming to you next week on Tuesday, November 17th instead of my usual Monday. It will be The Beach House Kitchen’s 1st Birthday!! Please stop by and help me celebrate!! I will be hosting my first little giveaway and sharing a delicious dessert that will be perfect for the holidays. Hope you all have a great weekend!!
- 4 cups Rice Krispies
- 1 cup dry roasted peanuts finely chopped
- 16 oz. white chocolate chips or 16 oz. white almond bark, chopped
- 1/4 cup crunchy peanut butter
- Sprinkles or nonpareils optional
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In a large bowl stir together Rice Krispies and dry roasted nuts.
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Place white chocolate chips in a medium microwave safe bowl.
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Microwave in 20 second intervals, stirring in between, until melted.
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Stir peanut butter into the melted chocolate until well combined.
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Pour white chocolate mixture over Rice Krispies mixture and stir carefully until Rice Krispies are thoroughly coated.
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Scoop mixture into individual cups and top with sprinkles or nonpareils or spread out on a wax paper lined baking sheet until dry. Then break into chunks.
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Store in an airtight container.
Hi Mary Ann! what a lovely recipe! my kids will go Nuts over this, love this recipe, simple and yet so delicious! cheers!
Thanks so much Gaila! Yes, this is a great recipe for the kids! They are going to love it!! Thanks for the comment and enjoy your weekend!
How fun is this! Love it :) I’m getting in the Thanksgiving mood and we’ve already had ours in Canada back in October!
That’s right Jennifer! We’re gearing up here for some fun!! This is a favorite candy of mine to whip up for the holidays! So easy and so fun to give!! Enjoy your weekend friend!
Honestly, Mary Ann, this will be the third year in my life I am not partaking (or hosting) a huge Thanksgiving. Since we moved to NC I will be celebrating Turkey day here with just Boy and my In-laws… 4 people doesn’t really call for a huge charade. I’m bummed, but at the same time a little relieved. I’m sure you will understand this as a blogger, I’ve already made Thanksgiving dinner for the blog (turkey and stuffing coming at ya next week).. sooo I’m kind of on to christmas already in spirit. Lol.
Anyways, this candy! OMG talk about delicious AND easy! Reading the ingredients I’m assuming this stuff is like culinary crack- seriously addicting! I might just set THIS plantation crunch out on the turkey table and call it a win! ;) pinned! Cheers, my dear! Super excited for Tuesday! Until then, have a fabulous rest of the week and weekend!
Sometimes a quiet little celebration is just as fun Cheyanne! Not a lot of pressure! And yes, as a blogger I totally get it! Been there, done that and time to move on right?! I can’t wait to see your turkey though. As usual, anything coming out of your kitchen will be fabulous! Can’t wait! And you’ve got it right, this candy is like culinary crack. I have a hard time resisting. Enjoy your weekend!!
I had my pre-Thanksgiving dinner last weekend in the mountains because I ‘m leaving for Germany in a week to celebrate my brother’s birthday . My favorites this year was my cranberry ketchup and the stuffing.
I love Rice Krispies treats and yours looks fantastic. You come up with such wonderful ideas.
Thanks Gerlinde! Cranberry ketchup, sounds delicious! I hope you have a wonderful trip visiting your brother!
I have been racking my brain to come up with a dessert to give out during the holidays and this Plantation Crunch fits the bill perfectly!
Great Nicole! I love giving this one as gifts during the holiday season! It looks great in the little holiday themed cups and in little boxes tied with holiday ribbon! Enjoy!
Casey is lucky – what a great treat (plus the cookies and brownies, too)! This is such a fun, easy treat to make – love it!
He was loving it Geraldine! So easy and fun for kids to make too!
Wow! I LOVE these! What an awesome snack, I would love one right now. Pinned!
Thanks for pinning Jess!
I love easy to make treats like this that are super addictive. I’d be eating this right out of the mixing bowl.
Me too Laura! Some of the easiest ones are the best! Just for the record, I could eat it straight from the bowl too!
Oh my GOD. This is perfect! A bit nostalgic and plenty tasty. Fun for kids but also adults :-)
Thanks Jessie! Definitely fun for everyone! Thanks for the comment and have a great weekend!
No I cannot believe we are so close to Thanksgiving!! I am so excited! This plantation crunch sounds fantastic! I love how easy it is!
Me too Kelley! Have a great week!
Casey and his roommates are so LUCKY! What a great mom, and what a great recipe. Family recipes are the BEST! Sharing this on my Facebook page on Monday ;)
Yes, they are Allie! Thanks so much for sharing! Enjoy your week!!
Casey and his roomies sure are lucky to get these treats! White chocolate and peanut butter? Whoa! Happy early Birthday! I can’t wait to see what you have in store for your big day tomorrow!
He loved it all Rachelle! Thanks!
What a fun treat, Mary Ann! I love how simple it is and it is definitely going on my must-make list. I’m thinking it would be perfect to bring to church and share.
Great idea Jessica!