CHRISTMAS CHOCOLATE CRISP BARS

Method

• Grease a 13" x 9" pan with butter and set aside. In large microwave-safe bowl, place 1/2 cup of the semisweet chocolate chips. Microwave on 50% power for 1minute.
• Remove bowl from microwave and add large marshmallows and butter.
• Microwave on high for 1 minute, then remove and stir.
• Continue microwaving for 1 minute intervals, stirring between each interval, until the mixture is melted and smooth.
• Stir in the rice cereal until well blended. Then stir in the mini marshmallows and milk chocolate chips just until blended. Using greased fingers, spread and press into prepared pan.
• In small microwave-safe bowl, combine remaining 1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips with the peanut butter. Microwave on 50% power for 1 minute; remove and stir until smooth, microwaving for 30 second intervals if necessary.
• Pour melted chocolate over cereal mixture and spread to cover. Let stand until cool,then cut into bars.