Maple Rice Krispie Treats

It's been a while since I experimented.  Too many other things going on in my life, like getting married.

I had a hankering for Maple Bacon Rice Krispie Treats.  They sounded good, but I found that the bacon only added extra work and mess and didn't add any flavor to the bars.  So I left it out in this next revision.

The bars turned out very good.  The chocolate/maple flavor is nice, but the maple comes back as an aftertaste as well.  So you get enjoyment eating and then still having that maple flavor in your mouth afterwards (calorie free extra taste!).

Maple Rice Krispie Treats

4 tbl butter

6 cups marshmallows

1 tbl pure maple syrup

1 tsp maple essence

6 cups Rice Krispie cereal

12 oz Dark chocolate chips

1 tsp sea salt

In a large sauce pan, melt butter and marshmallows over low heat. Stir until completely melted.

Remove from heat and add maple syrup, and maple essence. Stir until completely mixed.

Then add the Rice Krispie cereal. Mix until all is well incorporated.

Then pour the mixture into a greased 9 x 13 pan or a cookie sheet and spread it evenly with a piece of waxed paper.

Place chocolate chips in a double boiler (or a glass bowl that fits snugly over your pot) filled with water.

Bring water to a simmer on medium heat. Once chocolate starts melting, stir constantly with a rubber spatula until all chocolate is melted and had a smooth consistency.

Remove from heat and pour the chocolate over the cooled Rice Krispies and spread evenly with the spatula.

Allow the chocolate to cool a bit, then sprinkle lightly with sea salt if desired.

Place treats back in fridge to set completely.

Once the chocolate has solidified, cut into squares and enjoy!