Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Squares

• 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1 cup corn syrup, or maple syrup, agave or a combo
• 1 cup natural peanut butter, smooth or crunchy
• 7 cups Rice Krispies® type cereal. (Puffed brown rice from the health food store is not crunchy enough for this recipe. Buy a brand that is a Kellogg's wanna-be).
• Pam® type spray

In a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar and corn syrup.
Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture just begins to boil.
Remove from heat.
Stir in the peanut butter and mix well.
Stir in the cereal, mixing until it is evenly coated. You may need to add more cereal to get the right consistency. You do not want it to be too gooey.
Press evenly and firmly into a greased 13X9 inch pan (use the spray).
Let cool and cut into squares. If you're in a hurry, put them in the freezer for 15 minutes then cut.
Options:

• Add chopped nuts or raisins to the cereal mixture.
• Spread 1 cup of melted semi-sweet chocolate chips over the top.

This recipe can be halved. Press into a square brownie pan instead.