Rice Crispie Treats

Rice Crispy Treats


Yield: 9-12 squares




Ingredients




6 C Rice bubble cereal

3 TB unsalted butter or regular margarine
 (use margarine for no-dairy option)
40 regular marshmallows (10 oz, or 4 cups mini mallows)




Instructions

1. Stove directions: Over low heat, melt butter in large pot. Add marshmallows and melt down, stirring until completely melted. Take off heat. (Microwave directions: In microwave-safe bowl heat butter and marshmallows on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes.)
2. Add rice bubbles, fold in until fully incorporated.
3. Grease 13x9 or 9x9 pan (with Pam or butter). Using greased spatula, press mixture into pan.
4. Cool (preferably at room temperature).
5. Cut into squares.

Variation: Chocolate Rice Crispie Treats


Reduce butter a little. Melt in six ounces of milk chocolate such as Hershey's Symphony. Continue with marshmallows and the rest as normal.


Tips: Wrap leftovers tightly in plastic, individually, and leave at room temperature for 2-3 days. Use a glass or casserole pan as you will be cutting the squares while still in pan. Can freeze but I always eat them too fast to have to bother.