O'Henry Rice Krispie Bars

These are a Christmas staple in my house. I remember standing on a chair and making these with my mother when I was probably 5 or 6. They're easy, yummy, and keep well for an extended period of time. They also freeze well. Prep time is set up time, Cook time is how long it takes to get the mixture in the pan. (I live at high altitude, this will be slightly shorter at lower altitudes)

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 24

Ingredients

• 1  cup white corn syrup
• 1  cup white sugar
• 1 1⁄3 cups creamy peanut butter
• 6  cups  Rice Krispies
• 1 (6 ounce) package chocolate chips
• 1 (6 ounce) package  caramel-flavored bits

Directions

1. Bring syrup and sugar to just shy of a rolling boil.
2. Remove from heat and add peanut butter.
3. Stir until well blended.
4. Pour over rice crispies and mix well.
5. Pat into a 9x13 inch pan.
6. Frost with melted chocolate and caramel chips that have been mixed together.
7. Cool and cut.
8. Tips: Put the rice crispies in a large pan (a canner?) that you have greased before adding the peanut butter mixture.
9. Also put some butter on your fingers before patting the mixture into the cake pan.