Even when summer actually arrives, we still need snacks for our kids. And ones that don’t involve the oven are the best of all.

2-1/2 cups Rice Krispies

2 cups quick oats

½ cup raisins

½ cup brown sugar

½ cup corn syrup

½ cup peanut butter

1 teaspoon vanilla

½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
Combine Rice Krispies, oats and raisins in a large bowl.  In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring brown sugar and corn syrup to a boil, stirring constantly.  Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter and vanilla.  Pour over cereal mixture and stir until completely coated.  Cool slightly and stir in chocolate chips.  Press into 9 x 13-inch pan and cool completely on wire rack.  Cut into bars.

By Emuna Braverman and Elizabeth Kurtz, of www.gourmetkoshercooking.com

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