Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Candy Crunch

4 cups (half of a 15-ounce bag) pretzel sticks or pretzel twists
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 (10 to 12 ounce) bags white baking pieces
1 cup dried fruit, such as dried cranberries, raisins or mixed dried fruit bits

Line a 15 x 10 inch baking pan with foil. Place pretzels in a large bowl.

In a large saucepan, over medium-low heat, heat sweetened condensed milk until warm, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and immediately stir in white baking pieces until melted. Pour over pretzels, stirring to coat.

Immediately spread mixture into prepared pan. Sprinkle with dried fruit; press down lightly with back of spoon.

Chill 1 to 2 hours or until set. Break into chunks. Store losely covered at room temperature. Makes about 1 3/4 pounds.

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