Rice Krispies Treats

Ingredients

• ¼ cup margarine or butter
• 1 pkg 10 oz., about 40; or 4 cups miniature marshmallows regular marshmallows
• 6 cup Kellogg's Rice Krispies cereal

Method

1. Melt the margarine in a large saucepan over low heat. Add the marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from the heat.
2. Add the Rice Krispies cereal. Stir until well coated.
3. Using a buttered spatula or waxed paper, press the mixture evenly into a buttered 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan. Cut into squares when cool.
4. Microwave directions: Microwave the margarine and marshmallows on full power in a large glass mixing bowl for 2 minutes. Stir to combine. Microwave on full power 1 1/2 to 2 minutes longer. Stir until smooth. Add the cereal; stir until well coated. Press into the pan as directed.

Notes

Yield: 24 squares, 2 x 2 inches. Use fresh marshmallows for best results. Variations — Raisin: add 1 cup raisins with the cereal. Peanut: add 1 cup peanuts with the cereal. Peanut Butter: stir 1/4 cup peanut butter into the marshmallow mixture just before adding the cereal. For thicker squares: press the warm mixture into a buttered 9 x 9 x 2-inch pan.

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