Posted by Annette 11/2/2001 8:11 am

6 cups crispy rice cereal
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 3/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup corn syrup
1/3 cup butter or margarine
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Combine cereal and sugar in a large bowl; set aside. Place chocolate chips, corn syrup and butter in a 1-quart microwave-safe dish. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH about 1 minute; stir gently until smooth. Stir in vanilla. Pour over cereal mixture and mix well. Spoon into a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. Refrigerate 30 minutes, then cut into squares. Store in refrigerator.

Yield: 3 dozen.