rice krispies treats(r)

Melt margarine in large saucepan over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.

Add RICE KRISPIES(r) cereal, stirring until well coated.

Using buttered spatula or waxed paper, press mixture evenly into buttered 13 Easy Rocky Road 9 x 2-inch pan. Cut into squares when cool.

Microwave Directions: Microwave margarine and marshmallows on HIGH in large glass mixing bowl for 2 minutes. Stir to combine. Microwave on HIGH 1-½ to 2 minutes longer. Stir until smooth. Add cereal. Stir until well coated.

Press into pan as directed in Step 3.

Christmas Wreaths: Add green food color to hot marshmallow mixture before adding RICE KRISPIES(r) cereal. Portion mixture, using buttered ½ cup measure. Quickly shape into wreaths. Decorate with small cinnamon candies.

Gifts: Use fruit leather, rolled gum drops and other candies to wrap and decorate each "gift." Note: Use fresh marshmallows for best results.

Recipe by: Treasury of Christmas Recipes (1991) Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #936 by "Eugene Johnston" on Nov 30, 1997