After-School Treats

2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup butter-flavored shortening
5 cups crisp rice cereal
1 package (10 ounces) Milk Duds
1 tablespoon water

In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and shortening. Cover and
microwave on high until chocolate is melted, about 1-2 minutes; stir until well
blended. Stir in cereal until well coated. In another microwave-safe bowl,
combine Milk Duds and water. Cover and microwave on high for 30-40 or until
mixture is pourable; mix well. Stir into cereal mixture. Spread into a buttered
13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. pan. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm.
Cut into bars.

Yield: 2 dozen.

Printed from tasteofhome.com May 16, 2008

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