Chocolate Peanut Butter Squares

By dlgates60

Ingredients

• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 3 cups miniature marshmallows
• 2/3 cup smooth peanut butter
• 1/2 tsp vanilla (optional)
• 6 cups Rice Krispies* cereal

Preparation

Step 1

1.In large saucepan over very low heat, stir chocolate chips and peanut butter until melted and smooth. (or microwave at HIGH 3 minutes in large microwaveable bowl, stirring twice). Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla.

2.Add cereal and marshmallows, mixing until well coated.

3.Press evenly and firmly into buttered 3.5 L (13 x 9") pan. Chill until firm, about 45 minutes. Cut into bars.

Variation 1:
1.Frosted: Spread 250 ml (1 cup) melted semi-sweet chocolate chips over cereal mixture.

Variation 2:
1.Crunchy: Add 125 ml (½ cup) chopped peanuts with cereal.