Read through the full recipe and the post above - the Pro Tips will help you work with the sugar-peanut butter mixture with ease for perfect Tahoe Treats!

Make Cookie Bars

1. Butter the bottom and sides of a 13 x 9 glass baking dish. You may not need all of the butter.
2. Measure out your crispy rice cereal and set aside.
3. In a large, heavy saucepan, combine the corn syrup, sugar, and peanut butter. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth. Don't let it boil - boiling makes it harden too much.
   From this point on, work quickly because the mixture firms up fast.
4. Remove the pan from the heat and add the (pre-measured) crispy rice cereal. Stir to combine the cereal with the peanut butter mixture.
5. As soon as it's combined - this should take less than a minute - carefully pour the mixture into the buttered baking dish. Use a spoon or spatula to spread it evenly throughout the pan, then gently press it into the pan to create a smooth, level top.
6. Set aside to cool while you prepare the topping.

Topping

1. Add the chocolate chips and the butterscotch chips to a glass mixing bowl. Give them a quick stir, then microwave for 1 minute. Stir again and continue microwaving in 20-second bursts, stirring each time, until the chips are almost melted. Switch to 5-10 second intervals to avoid overheating - chocolate can burn quickly. 
   If you're worried about scorching the mixture in the microwave, a double boiler is a great alternative.
2. Once the chips are all melted and smooth, pour the mixture over the top of the cereal mixture and spread evenly over the top.
3. Place the baking dish aside to let the topping harden.
   This can be done on the counter for a few hours or place in the fridge for about 30 minutes to harden enough to cut.
4. Run a knife around the edges of the dish and gently lift the entire sheet of cookies out of the baking dish. Transfer to a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to cut into squares of desired size. (The post above contains instructions for how we cut ours into uniform squares.)