Warm and Chewy Cereal Treats

This jazzed up version of a classic snack adds fun with chips of toffee and chocolate.

6 cups (7-1/2 ounces) crisp rice cereal
1 6-ounce package milk chocolate English toffee chips
4 cups (6 ounces) mini marshmallows
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips, divided
2 8 x 5-1/4–inch foil disposable pans

In large bowl combine cereal and toffee chips.

In a 2-quart glass bowl, microwave marshmallows and butter on high for 2 minutes. Stir to combine. Microwave on high for 1 additional minute. Add vanilla extract and stir well. Pour over cereal mixture; stir until cereal is well coated.

Press mixture immediately into two 8 x 5-1/4–inch disposable lightly greased foil pans, spreading evenly. Cool.

Sprinkle each pan with 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips. Place pans on cooking grate for 2 to 3 minutes or until warm and chocolate is soft. Remove from heat and spread chocolate over cereal evenly. Cut into 16 bars. Serve immediately.

Makes 16 servings.