After-School Treats

Ingredients

• 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup butter-flavored shortening
• 5 cups crisp rice cereal
• 1 package (10 ounces) Milk Duds
• 1 tablespoon water

Directions

In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and shortening. Cover and microwave on high until chocolate is melted, about 2 minutes; stir until well blended. Stir in cereal until well coated.
In another microwave-safe bowl, combine Milk Duds and water. Cover and microwave on high for 1 minute or until mixture is pourable; mix well. Stir into cereal mixture. Spread into a buttered 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. pan. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm. Cut into bars.

Makes 24 bars