S'more Krispie Treats

Rice Krispie Treats meet S'mores.  I don't image it's low in calories, but oh how delicious.

S'MORE KRISPIE TREATS

(serves 24)

Crust Ingredients:

*1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (I make my own)

*1/2 cup granulated sugar

*1/2 cup butter, melted

Rice Krispie Ingredients:

*1 cup light corn syrup

*1 cup granulated sugar

*1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa

*1 cup peanut butter

*6 cups rice krispies

*1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

*2 cups milk chocolate chips

Marshmallow Ingredients:

*5 large egg whites

*1 1/2 cups sugar

Crust Directions:

~Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

~Spay a 9x13 inch pan with a cooking spray.

~In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs & sugar.

~Mix in melted butter until combined.

~Press mixture into the bottom of prepared pan.

~Bake in preheated oven for 8-10 minutes.

~Remove from heat and set aside.

Rice Krispie Directions:

~In a large saucepan combine corn syrup, sugar & unsweetened cocoa.

~Cook over medium heat, stirring often until sugar & cocoa is dissolved and just short of a boil.

~Remove from heat.

~Stir in vanilla & peanut butter. Stir until peanut butter is melted.

~Add rice krispies and stir until well coated.

~Melt chocolate chips over a double boiler. 

~Spread melted chocolate chips over crust.

~Press mixture into pan over the chocolate

~Let cool completely.

Marshmallow directions:

~In a double boiler, combine egg whites & sugar.  

~Bring mixture to 160 degrees, whisking constantly.

~Place mixture into a large mixing bowl.

~Whisk on high speed until mixture doubles in size and form's stiff peaks (about 10-14 minutes).

~Spread marshmallow over the rice krispies.

~Place under a broler for 1-2 minutes, or until top starts to turn a golden brown (be very careful not to burn, check often).

~Cut into squares and enjoy.