Ingredients

• 50 mL (1/4 cup) margarine or butter
• 250 g (1 pkg) (about 40) regular marshmallows or 5 cups miniature
• 2 mL (1/2 tsp) vanilla extract (optional)
• 1.5 L (6 cups) Rice Krispies* cereal

Directions

Make a classic Rice Krispies Treats™ snack quickly with this microwave recipe. Melt 50 mL margarine and 250 g (about 40) marshmallows for 3 minutes. Stir in optional vanilla and 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal. Press into a pan, cool, and cut into bars. Add extra marshmallows for chewier treats or use a smaller pan for thicker bars. Grease your tools or use parchment for simple clean-up.

• Use 50 mL margarine, 250 g (about 40) marshmallows, and 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal for the recipe.
• Microwave mixture for 3 minutes, stir in optional vanilla, then blend with cereal.
• Press into a pan, cool, and slice for simple snack bars.
• Extra marshmallows make chewier bars; a smaller pan makes them thicker.
• Line the pan with parchment paper and grease utensils for easy clean-up.

1. n a large microwave safe bowl, heat margarine and marshmallows at HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes.
2. Stir in vanilla. Stir in Kellogg's* Rice Krispies* cereal until well coated. Using lightly buttered spatula, press into buttered 3.5 L (13 x 9") pan.
3. Allow mixture to cool slightly. Cut into bars. Best if served same day.

Microwave cooking times may vary.

Note

In keeping with good allergy practices, we remind you to be aware of allergens and to check labels on any packaged goods used. This recipe has been tested using Kellogg's* products. Results with other products may vary.

Mess and Clean-Up

• You can line your baking pan with parchment paper or waxed paper to cut down on mess.
• Grease your spatula or spoon before combining the melted ingredients with the Rice Kripies cereal.
• When pressing down the treats, to avoid sticky fingers. Try wetting your hands, using the butter stick wrapper or waxed paper.

Recipe Hacks

• For chewier bars, use an extra cup of miniature marshmallows or about 8 regular marshmallows.
• The (optional) vanilla extract enances the taste of the treats.
• Use a smaller pan to make thicker treats.
• Add candies or frosting for easy decorations.