Fudge-Rice Crispy Sandwiches

These no-bake cookies take Rice Krispy Treats to a new level. Almost all of the prep time involves chilling the cookies in the refrigerator. I suggest doubling the recipe to keep everyone happy.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 10 mins
• Yields: 1 eight x eight pan

Ingredients

• 6  ounces  butterscotch chips
• 1⁄2 cup peanut butter
• 4  cups  Rice Krispies
• 1  tablespoon water
• 16  ounces chocolate chips
• 1⁄2 cup powdered sugar
• 2  tablespoons butter

Directions

1. Melt butterscotch chips and peanut butter over very low heat, stirring constantly until well blended.
2. Remove from heat, then stir in Rice Krispies until well coated.
3. Press half of Rice Krispy mixture into buttered 8x8 pan and chill in refrigerator.
4. Combine water, chocolate chips, powdered sugar, and butter and melt until well blended using a double boiler or a mixing bowl atop a saucepan of boiling water.
5. Spread chocolate mixture evenly atop chilled Rice Krispy mixture, lightly press into place, then chill in refrigerator.
6. Spread remaining Rice Krispy mixture atop chilled chocolate layer, then chill again.
7. Remove from refrigerator and cut into squares.