Double-Decker Cereal Treats
Source of Recipe
HERSHEY'S
Recipe Link: http://www.hersheys.com/recipes/recipes/detail.asp?id=4019&page=4&per=10&category_id=17#
Ingredients:
1-2/3 cups (10-oz. pkg.) REESE'S Peanut Butter Chips
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) HERSHEY'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
2 cups light corn syrup
1-1/3 cups packed light brown sugar
12 cups crisp rice cereal, divided
Directions:
1. Line 15-1/2x10-1/2x1-inch jelly-roll pan with foil; extending foil over edges of pan.
2. Place peanut butter chips, oil and 1 teaspoon vanilla in large bowl. Place chocolate chips and remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla in second large bowl. In large saucepan, stir together corn syrup and brown sugar; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to full, rolling boil. Remove from heat.
3. Immediately stir half of hot mixture into each bowl; stir each mixture until chips are melted and mixture is smooth. Immediately stir 6 cups rice cereal into each mixture. Spread peanut butter mixture into prepared pan; spread chocolate mixture over top of peanut butter layer. Cool completely.
4. Use foil to lift treats out of pan; peel off foil. Cut treat into bars. Store in tightly covered container in cool dry place. About 6 dozen pieces.
MICROWAVE INSTRUCTIONS: Place peanut butter chips, oil and 1 teaspoon vanilla in large bowl. In second large bowl, place chocolate chips and remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla. In 4-quart microwave-safe bowl, stir together corn syrup and brown sugar. Microwave at HIGH (100%) 5 to 6 minutes, stirring each minute, until mixture boils. Immediately stir half of mixture into each reserved bowl; proceed as directed above.
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