Rice Krispies Treats

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup butter
• 4 cups miniature marshmallows
• 6 cups Rice Krispies
• Optional toppings or mix-ins: Chocolate Chips, melted chocolate, additional marshmallows, candy toppings, sprinkles, peanut butter, etc.

Directions:

1. Melt butter in a saucepan.
2. Add marshmallows and stir until melted; remove from heat.
3. Stir in cereal and any mix-ins you choose and blend until well mixed.
4. Press into a buttered 13-by 9-inch pan. Top with any toppings you choose. If using loose toppings like chocolate chips, sprinkles, candy pieces, be sure to press them into the top of the rice krispies treats before they cool.
5. Cut into squares when cool.
6. Variations: Add nuts or chocolate chips to the cereal before mixing in marshmallows. Substitute 6 cups of granola for the Rice Krispies.