Monday, 9 March 2009

CHEWY COCOA AND PEANUT BUTTER TREATS

Chewy Cocoa and Peanut Butter Treats

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1-2/3 cups (10-oz. pkg.) REESE'S Peanut Butter Chips
  • 1/4 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 6 cups crisp rice cereal

Directions:
1. Butter 13x9x2-inch pan. Stir together corn syrup and brown sugar in large saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil.

2. Remove from heat. Add peanut butter chips, cocoa and butter; stir until chips are melted and mixture is smooth. (Mixture will be thick.)

3. Add cereal; stir until well coated. Immediately press into prepared pan. Cool completely. Cut into squares. About 30 treats.