1 c. light or dark Karo corn syrup
1 c. granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. crunchy or creamy peanut butter
1 c. oatmeal
2 c. corn flakes or other favorite cereal
2 c. crisp rice cereal or other favorite cereal
1 c. (6 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)*
1/2 c. (3 oz.) peanut butter chips (optional)*

Pour corn syrup, sugar and salt into a large saucepan. Stir over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves and mixture begins to boil. Stir in peanut butter. Remove from heat and stir in oatmeal, corn flakes and crisp rice cereal. Pour into greased 8-inch square pan and let cool. Make fun shapes with cookie cutters; decorate with icing, jelly beans or colored sugar!

*OPTION: Melt chocolate or peanut butter chips in small saucepan over low heat. Using small spoon, dot onto bars in any design you prefer.