Step 1

In a large saucepan, mix brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, vanilla, and salt. Boil and then cool slightly.

Step 2

Stir in peanuts and maple flavoring.

Step 3

Pour over peanuts and rice cereal in a bowl, mix well.

Step 4

Transfer to a lined baking dish, refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Step 5

Shape into balls, flatten, and cool completely.