Chocolate and Vanilla Rice Krispy Treats

Remember these from when you were a kid?? I found a recipe last night and just had to try it and it was so easy, I made an extra batch for work. These are made in 5 minutes, and ready in an hour. And the best part? They're not even that bad for you. Really!

NOTE: For my first batch I doubled the recipe to make extra thick treats. The single batch came out great though and were a perfect snack size!

Ingredients

• Cooking spray
• 1/4 cup real maple syrup
• 2 tbsp margarine or butter
• 40 regular marshmallows or 4 cups mini marshmallows (I used the mini, the leftovers are great for hot chocolate!)
• 3 cups rice krispies (generic is fine too)
• 3 cups chocolate rice krispies

Directions

1. Spray a 9x13 baking pan with cooking spray and set aside.
2. In a large saucepan over medium low heat, melt together maple syrup and butter until butter is completely melted.
3. Add marshmallows and stir continuously until completely melted. Remove from heat.
4. Add cereals and stir until well coated.
5. Spray the back of a metal spoon with cooking spray. Use it to press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
6. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes. (I refrigerated overnight, just to really firm them up).
7. Cut into squares to serve.

If you like your bars really gooey, add a little more marshmallow. For a less gooey bar, add a little less. If you really want to make it a tasty treat, try pouring some melted chocolate over the top, (just be aware that that may kill the whole "these are good for you" notion). :)

Source: American Heart Association Quick & Easy Cookbook