Rice Krispies Treat

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons butter
1 package (10 oz) Marshmallows
6 cups Kellogg's® Rice Krispies® cereal

Directions:

1. In a large saucepan melt butter over low heat.

2, Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.

3. Add RICE KRISPIES cereal. Stir until well-coated.

4. Using a buttered spatula or wax paper evenly press the mixture into a 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray or butter. Cool. Cut into 2-inch squares. Best if served on the same day.

COOK’S TIP:

Use the wrapper of the butter stick to coat the dish with the leftover butter.

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