Crispy Peanut Squares

1 cup sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 cups crisp rice cereal squares
1 cup peanuts
Combine first 3 ingredients in a glass bowl; microwave at HIGH 3 to 4 minutes or until melted, stirring once.  Stir in vanilla.

Fold in 6 cups cereal and peanuts. Spread mixture into a lightly greased 13-x9-inch pan.  Cover and chill for 1 hour or until set; cut into small squares.  Yield:  4 dozen.