rice krispy treats

Oh so simple and oh so good.  Rice krispy treats are simply amazing.  With only a few ingredients you can make a really grumpy kid smile or a really happy kid turn cartwheels.  

rice krispy treats
1/4 cup butter
1 package (10 ounces, about 40) regular marshmallows or 4 cups miniature marshmallows
9 cups rice krispies

In large saucepan melt butter 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 13x9x92 pan coated with cooking spray.  Cool.  Cut into 2-inch squares.  Best if served the same day.
Note:  1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme can be substituted for marshmallows.