Reese’s Krispie Treats

Ingredients

• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 1/2 cups Rice Krispies Cereal
• 6 regular size Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, each diced into 8 pie shaped wedges

Directions

1. Combine the corn syrup, sugar and salt in a medium saucepan. Set it over medium heat and whisk constantly as the sugar dissolves, bringing the mixture only to a boil.
2. As soon as it boils, lower the heat a bit and let it bubble gently for 1 minute. Take the pan off the heat, then stir in the peanut butter, chocolate chips and vanilla until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
3. Add the Rice Krispies Cereal and fold until the cereal is evenly coated. Transfer the mixture to a buttered 8x8 or 9x9 baking dish, then carefully spread and press it into a level layer.
4. Cool the bars until they feel just warm, then scatter the diced Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups evenly over the top and press them lightly into the coated cereal. Enjoy while warm, or cover and refrigerate until the chocolate sets. Remove from the refrigerator and let the pan sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before cutting into squares. Store in an airtight container.