My mom is all about the holidays and always makes the best sweet treats. With more free time coming to college students everywhere as the holiday season is finally nearing, baking can be a simple way to unwind and treat yourself to the rough semester behind you. Here is my mother's "K-Bar" recipe. Although I am sure that there are similar versions - this recipe jumps from family to family and from generation to generation. Pass it along as it is quite simple and super yummy!

Ingredient list:

1 cup peanut butter
1 cup light karo syrup
1 cup sugar
6 cups Special K cereal
2 bags milk chocolate chips
2 bags butterscotch chips

Step one: In a bowl, microwave the sugar, karo syrup, and peanut butter in the microwave or on a stovetop until the sugar is dissolved.

Step two: Add the Special K cereal to the melted sugar, syrup, and peanut butter mixture until all of the cereal is equally coated.

Step three: Press the mixture equally into a jelly roll pan.

Step four: Melt the chocolate chips and the butterscotch chips together in one bowl in the microwave. Stir and microwave repeatedly until the mixture is blended and smooth.

Step five: Spread the blended and melted chip mixture equally over the cereal mixture. Cover and refrigerate the pan for a couple hours.

Step six: Remove the pan from the refrigerator and let stand at room temperature before cutting into pieces.

Step seven: Enjoy!

Happy holidays!