Rice Crispie Treats (stove required)

3-tbsp butter
6-cups Rice Crispies cereal
1-10oz package regular marshmallows (about 40)
   Or 4 cups miniature marshmallows
Vegetable cooking spray


Melt butter in large saucepan over low heat
Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted
Remove from heat
Add Rice Crispies cereal
Stir until well coated
Using buttered spatula or waxed paper, press mixture evenly into a 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan, coated with cooking spray

Allow plenty of time to cool. (or refrigerate)
Cut into 2-inch squares.

Makes 24 squares, 2 x 2 inches To preserve freshness, wrap individual squares in plastic wrap

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OPTIONAL CREATIONS:
You can use Cocoa Crispies or Cocoa Pebbles instead for rich chocolate treats or you can substitute half of the cereal for larger varieties such as Cocoa Puffs or Reeses Puffs.

About a cup of Chocolate Chips can be added, add half of them to the melted marshmallows and press the other half into the top after it is in the pan> You could also use Peanut Butter Chips or any variety of flavored chips to suit your taste.