Toffee Scotcharoos

Instructions

Lightly grease a 9x13 pan. Pour 5 cups Rice Krispie cereal into a large mixing bowl and set aside.

In a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup corn syrup and 1 cup granulated sugar. Heat until the sugar has completely dissolved and the mixture is near boiling, but do not allow it to boil. Aim for a temperature of about 199-200 degrees Fahrenheit.

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in 1 cup peanut butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until the mixture is smooth.

Pour the peanut butter and sugar mixture over the cereal. Gently fold the cereal into the mixture until everything is evenly coated.

Fold 3/4 cup Heath toffee bits into the mixture. Be sure to add the toffee bits after the cereal is coated with the peanut butter mixture to avoid melting the bits, which helps retain their crunch.

Spread the mixture evenly across the bottom of the greased pan, pressing gently to ensure it is level.

Dessert