My Favorite

It is not Christmas until these have been made. These are, hands down, my all-time favorite Christmas cookie... EVER!! I wouldn't call them holiday specific. In fact, I don't even think they are a cookie. But they are freaking tasty.

PEANUT BUTTER CRUNCHIES
1 C dark Karo syrup
1 C sugar
1 C smooth peanut butter
5 C Special K cereal
6 oz chocolate chips
6 oz butterscotch chips

*In a saucepan, combine Karo syrup & sugar over medium heat. Do not boil! (I learned this the hard way) Once combined and smooth, take off flame.
*Add peanut butter and stir thoroughly.
*In a large bowl, pour peanut butter mixture over cereal. Press into a well greased 9x13 pan.
*Melt (either by double boiler or in the microwave) the chocolate & butterscotch chips until smooth.
*Spread chocolate mixture over cereal and let sit over night. Do not refrigerate! (I also learned this the hard way)
*Once cool, cut into squares and devour enjoy!

Those beauties in the top right corner - my absolute favorite.