CHOCOLATE-ALMOND
TREATS
(Yield: 2 dozen)
½ cup butter or margarine, cut into
small pieces
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups cocoa rice cereal
1 cup milk chocolate morsels
¾ cup sliced almonds
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with
aluminum foil; spray lightly with non-stick vegetable spray.
Place butter in prepared baking pan; place in oven until melted.
Add brown sugar, corn syrup, and vanilla; stir to mix well. Add cereal;
stir until thoroughly coated. Place waxed paper on top and press
down gently but firmly.
Bake for 25 minutes or until entire surface is bubbly. Sprinkle
with chocolate morsels and let stand for 5 minutes. Spread softened
morsels over the top; sprinkle with almonds, pressing gently into the chocolate.
Refrigerate at least 1 hour before cutting into bars.
 
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