MARSHMALLOW TREATS

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Special Note: The 1941 original rice cereal recipe called for 1/4 c. butter and 5 c. cereal. Over the years they changed it to 3 T. butter and 6 c. cereal. (I guess to make it healthier??) I find that when you use the new recipe the treats are dry and tend to fall apart. I stick with the old original recipe! Hint- try adding a...

Provided by linda hennessey

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Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 c butter
5 c rice cereal (rice krispies)
4 c miniature marshmallows
OPTIONAL
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
dash(es) salt

Steps:

  • 1. Microwave butter with marshmallows on high setting for 3 minutes. Stirring after 2 minutes. Stir in cereal, mixing until well coated. Note: You must work fast or it starts to set.
  • 2. Using a buttered spatula, press the mixture evenly into a 13x9x2 inch pan which has been buttered or sprayed with nonstick spray or lined with parchment/wax paper.
  • 3. Cut into squares when the mixture cools. Makes 12 large squares.
  • 4. Hint: Just before adding the cereal to the mix, you may add a dash or two of salt and/or a tablespoon of vanilla extract.

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