Rice Krispie Squares

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter
• 5 cups miniature or 40 regular marshmallows (250 g package)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
• 5 cups Rice Krispies cereal

Directions

Stove Top Directions

1. In large saucepan over low heat, melt margarine. Add marshmallows; stir until melted and well blended. Remove from heat.
2. Stir in vanilla. Add cereal, stirring until coated.
3. Using lightly buttered spatula, press into buttered (13 x 9") pan. Cool. Cut into bars.

Microwave Directions

1. In large microwaveable bowl, microwave margarine on HIGH (100%) 30-60 seconds or until melted. Add marshmallows, tossing to coat.
2. Microwave on HIGH (100%) 1 - 1 1/2 minutes or until smooth when stirred, stirring after 45 seconds. Follow steps 2 and 3 above.
3. Cooking times are for 700 watt microwaves; increase by 15-30 seconds for lower wattage ovens.