Crispy Rice Bars Dipped in Chocolate and Lavished With Caramel

1. 1

   Butter a 9- x 13-inch pan.

2. 2

   Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat.

3. 3

   Add marshmallows, and cook, stirring, until melted and smooth.

4. 4

   Remove from heat.

5. 5

   Add cereal and half the chocolate chips, stirring gently to coat.

6. 6

   Press the sticky mixture into the prepared pan.

7. 7

   Cool completely.

8. 8

   Cut the rice mixture into 24 bars.

9. 9

   In a double boiler over barely simmering water, melt remaining 1 cup chocolate chips with 3 tablespoons water.

10. 10

    Stir until smooth.

11. 11

    Dip the top of each square into melted chocolate.

12. 12

    Set plain side down,, on waxed paper-lined cookie sheet to cool.

13. 13

    Melt the caramels and mix with 2 tablespoons cream (or milk).

14. 14

    When bars are cool, drizzle caramel over the bars.

15. 15

    Chill.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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