Rice Krispies Treats
Source of Recipe
Rice Krispies Cereal Box
List of Ingredients
1/4 c. margarine or butter
1 pkg. (10 oz. about 40) regular marshmallows or 4 c. miniature marshmallows
6 c. rice krispies cerealRecipe
1. Melt margarine in large saucepan over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
2. Add rice krispies cereal. Stir until well coated.
3. Using buttered spatula or waxed paper, press mixture evenly into buttered 13 x 9-inch pan. Cut into squares when cool.
Yield: 24 squares, 2x2 inches.
Note: Use fresh marshmallows for best results.
Variations:
Raisin: Add 1 c. raisins with cereal.
Peanut: Add 1 c. peanuts with cereal.
Peanut Butter: Stir 1/4 c. peanut butter into marshmallow mixture just before adding cereal.
For thicker squares: Press warm mixture into buttered 9x9-inch
pan.
Microwave Directions:
Microwave margarine and marshmallows on full power in 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 cereal; stir until well coated. Press into pan as directed in Step 3.