After-School Treats Recipe

By Lalamirand

Ingredients

• 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup butter-flavored shortening
• 5 cups crisp rice cereal
• 1 package (10 ounces) Milk Duds
• 1 tablespoon water

Preparation

Step 1

In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and shortening. Cover and microwave on high until chocolate is melted; stir until smooth. Stir in cereal until well coated.

In another microwave-safe bowl, combine Milk Duds and water. Cover and microwave on high for 30-40 seconds or until mixture is pourable; mix well. Stir into cereal mixture. Spread into a buttered 13-in. x 9-in. pan. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm. Cut into bars.
Yield: 2 dozen.