Chocolate Rice Crispy Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
1 (10 ounce) package large marshmallows
1/2 cup peanut butter
6 cups crisp rice cereal
1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
1 teaspoon shortening

Preparation

In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt butter on high heat for about 45 seconds. Add marshmallows; stir to coat. Microwave on high for 45 seconds; stir. Microwave for 45 seconds longer or until smooth. Stir in peanut butter. Immediatly add cereal; stir gently until coated. Press into greased 13x9x2in baking pan.
In a small microwave safe bowl, heat chocolate chips and shortening on 70% power for 1 minute. Heat in 10 to 20 second intervals until melted; stir until smooth. Spread over cereal mixture. Cool completely.