Payday Candy Bars

Ingredients

• 4 cups Rice Chex
• 1 cup blanched salted peanuts (don't use Spanish peanuts!)
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter

Directions

1. 1

   In large bowl combine cereal and peanuts; set aside.

2. 2

   In small saucepan combine corn syrup and sugar.

3. 3

   Heat to 240 degrees (soft ball stage); stirring occasionally.

4. 4

   Remove from heat and immediately stir in peanut butter until smooth.

5. 5

   Pour over cereal and peanuts and gently stir just until coated.

6. 6

   Pat into greased 9x13-inch pan.

7. 7

   Cool completely before cutting.