Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

Directions

1. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and water. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved; bring to a full rolling boil. Boil, stirring constantly, until a candy thermometer reads 290° (soft-crack stage).
2. Meanwhile, place melted peanut butter in a large greased heat- proof bowl. Pour hot syrup over peanut butter; stir quickly until blended. Pour onto a well-buttered baking sheet; cover with a piece of buttered waxed paper. Roll mixture into a 14x12-in. rectangle. While warm, cut into 1-1/2x1-in. bars using a buttered pizza cutter or knife. Cool completely.
3. Melt candy coating; dip bars and place on waxed paper to harden.