Wheaties Treats

geologygirl's Note:

This recipe is a family favorite. Not a holiday will go by without someone bringing this delightfully simple dessert to the table.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 10

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup corn syrup
• 1 cup peanut butter (crunchy or smooth)
• 6 cups wheat flakes cereal
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 2 cups chocolate chips

Directions:

1. Combine sugar, corn syrup, vanilla, and peanut butter in a large (big enough for 6 cups of Wheaties) sauce pan.
2. Heat and continously stir mixture to just before boiling.
3. Stir in Wheaties cereal until well coated.
4. Transfer mixture to a metal or glass baking pan.
5. Sprinkle chocolate chips over the top and place in 350 degree oven set on broil.
6. Heat for 2-5 minutes, just long enough to melt the chocolate chips.
7. Using a knife spread the melted chocolate evenly over the surface of the mixture.
8. Allow one hour for cooling, cut and serve.