Chocolate Peanut Cereal Bars

A delicious chewy chocolaty treat. I have given the microwave version, although you may also use a sauce pan on the stove if preferred.

• Ready In: 12 mins
• Serves: 24

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons margarine
• 2  tablespoons  chocolate peanut butter (or plain peanut butter)
• 1  tablespoon peanut butter (optional)
• 1 (10 ounce) package marshmallows (or 40 large marshmallows)
• 1⁄3 cup  semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3  cups  Rice Krispies
• 3  cups  Cheerios toasted oat cereal

Directions

1. In a large microwave safe bowl, heat margarine and peanut butter for 30 seconds on HIGH or until melted.
2. Add marshmallows, microwave on HIGH for 1 minute or until just melted; Stir until smooth.
3. Immediately add chocolate chips and vanilla extract, stir until chocolate is melted.
4. Quickly add Rice Krispies and Cheerios Stir until well coated.
5. Using a damp spatula or waxed paper, press mixture evenly into 13 x 9 inch pan coated with cooking spray(or 9 x 9 inch pan for very thick bars).
6. Cool in refrigerator or at room temperature; Cut into 2-inch squares when cool; Best if served the same day.
7. Yield 24 squares.