1 pkg marshmallows (40 large or 4 c miniature; alternatively, can use 1 7-ounce jar marshmallow crème)
6 c Rice Krispies cereal
Prep/Equipment
Large sauce pan
9×13 pan, coated with cooking spray
Directions
In a large sauce pan, melt margarine over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
Add Rice Krispies cereal. Stir until well coated.
Using buttered spatula or wax paper, evenly press mixture into 9×13 pan coated with cooking spray. Cut into 2” squares.
Notes/Suggestions
Best if served the same day, but can be stored at room temperature in airtight container for up to 2 days.
To freeze, place in layers separated by wax paper in airtight container. Freeze for up to 6 weeks. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.
9 c Chex cereal (Rice Chex is common; Wheat Chex is very good as well)
1 c semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ c smooth peanut butter
1 ½ c confectioners’ sugar
Prep/Equipment
Sauce pan
Large bowl
Saran wrap
Directions
Pour cereal into large bowl. Set aside.
In a saucepan over low heat, melt the chocolate. Add the peanut butter and mix until smooth.
Remove from heat. Pour over cereal and stir until coated.
Pour ½ of powdered sugar over the cereal mixture. Place Saran wrap on the top of the bowl and shake. Remove the Saran wrap and add the rest of the powdered sugar. With Saran wrap on top of the bowl, shake again until cereal is well coated.
Spread on waxed cookie sheet to cool (in refrigerator for faster cooling).
Notes/Suggestion
Store in airtight container in refrigerator.
Alternatively, add ¼ c of butter and microwave the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter 30 seconds at a time until melted. Once melted, stir in 1 tsp vanilla. Then follow Step 4-5 above.
Sift together in a medium sized bowl the flour, sugar and vanilla. Work in the margarine with a spoon or hands until well blended. Add chopped pecans and mix well.
Shape dough into 1 inch balls, or crescents. Bake at 325° for about 25 minutes or until pale brown. When slightly cool, roll or shake in confectioners’ sugar.