CHRISTMAS CHOCOLATE CRISP BARS

This wonderful recipe can be a bit difficult to cut. Make sure to use a very sharp knife and cut with a swift motion. They are worth the trouble - the taste is fantastic.

Ingredients

Semisweet chocolate chips	1 (12-ounce)package
Large marshmallows	1 (10-ounce)package
Butter	1/4 cup
Cocoa flavored crisp rice cereal	5 cups
Mini marshmallows	1 cup
Milk chocolate chips	1 cup
Peanut butter	1/3 cup

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.