Crispy Peanut Butter Treats

SUBMITTED BY: Lisa Hornish

"'I don't make these crispy bars very often because it's hard to stop eating them!' admits Lisa Hornish, Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. 'The peanut buttery ribbon in the middle makes them an eye-catcher at bake sales.'"

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PREP TIME	15 Min
READY IN	15 Min

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INGREDIENTS

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup peanut butter
7 cups crisp rice cereal
1 (10 ounce) package peanut butter chips
1/4 cup butter or margarine
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup confectioners' sugar

DIRECTIONS

In a large microwave-safe bowl, heat chocolate chips and peanut butter, uncovered, on high for 1 minute; stir. Microwave 30-45 seconds longer until chips are melted; stir until smooth. Stir in cereal until evenly coated. Pat half into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. dish.
In a microwave-safe bowl, heat peanut butter chips and butter, uncovered, on high for 1 minute; stir. Microwave 10-20 seconds longer or until chips are melted; stir until smooth. Stir in water, vanilla and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Carefully spread over the cereal layer. Carefully press remaining cereal mixture over peanut butter layer. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour. Cut into squares.