There are no tricks when it comes to this Halloween treat!  While the kids are out trying to pack there bags with as much candy as possible, why not whip up a batch of these sweet yet savory candied bacon Rice Krispy treats for mom and dad?

CANDIED BACON RICE KRISPY TREATS

Ingredients

6 slices thick cut bacon

2 tbsp. maple syrup

¼ cup brown sugar

3 tbsp. unsalted butter

4 cups miniature marshmallows

6 cups Rice Krispy cereal 

Instructions

Prepare grill for medium-high heat cooking (approximately 400 degrees).  Place bacon on a wire rack and brush with maple syrup.  Sprinkle the bacon with brown sugar and place the wire rack on top of a roasting pan.  Set the roasting pan on the grill, cover the grill and allow the bacon to cook for approximately 20 minutes until the bacon is nicely browned and crisp.  Remove the bacon from the grill and and allow it to cool completely before roughly chopping.

Place a large saucepan on the grill and add the butter.  Once the butter has melted, add the marshmallows and stir until the marshmallows have completely melted.  Add the candied bacon pieces and Rice Krispy cereal and stir until completely coated with marshmallow.

Spread the candied bacon rice crispy treats out into a single even layer in a greased 10x10 inch pan.  Allow the candied bacon rice crisp treats to cool completely before slicing and serving.