Ingredients

  • 1 c. butterscotch chips
  • 1/2 c. light corn syrup
  • 2 Tbsp. margarine or butter
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 5 c. Cheerios cereal
  • 1 1/2 c. miniature marshmallows
  • 1 Tbsp. shortening
  • 1 (5 3/4 oz.) pkg. milk chocolate chips

Method

  • Butter an 8 x 8 x 2-inch or 9 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
  • Heat butterscotch chips, corn syrup, margarine or butter and vanilla in a 3-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until butterscotch chips are melted and mixture is smooth.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in cereal and miniature marshmallows until well coated.
  • Press evenly into pan using the back of spoon.
  • Cool. Heat shortening and milk chocolate chips in a 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth. Spread chocolate over cereal in pan.
  • Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
  • Remove about 10 minutes before cutting.
  • Cut into 2 x 1 1/4-inch bars.