3/4       cup sugar
3/4       cup firmly packed brown sugar
3/4       cup butter or margarine, softened
1          teaspoon vanilla
2          eggs
2          cups all-purpose flour
3          cups Crispy Rice cereal
1          cup candy-coated chocolate pieces, divided
1          teaspoon baking soda
1/2       teaspoon baking powder
1/2       teaspoon salt

Heat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, combine sugars, butter, vanilla and eggs; mix well. Stir in flour, cereal, 1/2 cup chocolate pieces, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Spread into a 13x9-inch pan. Sprinkle with remaining chocolate pieces. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool and cut into bars.