Marshmallow Treats

Marshmallow treats can be quick snacks, desserts, or breakfast. They do not require baking and are therefore very easy to put together. You could probably make them with almost any kind of cereal; here are three options.

A Note About Pan Size: Most recipes for marshmallow treats use the standard size 9" x 13" casserole dish. I confess I do not own this kind of pan. Instead I used a glass dish that is about 6" x 10" for these recipes; you can use the more common 8" x 8" square dish instead.

Rice Crispy Treats With Raisins

• 1/2 cup raisins
• 3 1/2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
• 2/3 of a 10 oz. bag of marshmallows
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• cooking spray

1. Grease the baking dish you will be using with cooking spray. Also spray the spatula you will be using.
2. Melt the butter or margarine in a pot over the stove. Add the marshmallows and stir until the marshmallows have melted. Turn the heat off. Add the cereal and raisins, and mix so that everything is evenly coated.
3. Pour the mixture into the greased dish. Press down with the spatula so that it spreads evenly. Let cool, then cut into bars or whatever shape you desire.

S'more Bars

• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• 4 cups Golden Grahams cereal
• 2/3 of a 10 oz. bag of marshmallows
• 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) of butter or margarine
• cooking spray

1. With cooking spray, grease the spatula and the pan you will be using.
2. Melt the butter or margarine in a pot over the stove. Add the marshmallows and heat until the marshmallows melt. Turn off the heat.
3. Put the Golden Grahams in a separate bowl. Add the melted marshmallow mixture and stir until evenly coated. Add the chocolate chips and mix to incorporate.
4. Pour it all into the greased pan. Use the spatula to spread it out evenly and press down. Let cool, then cut into bars.

Triple Chocolate Treats

• 1/2 cup plain M&M candies
• 3 1/2 cups Cocoa Krispies cereal
• one 8 oz. bag of chocolate marshmallows, like Kraft's Jet-Puffed Mallow Bites Chocolate Brownie Marshmallows
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• cooking spray

1. Apply cooking spray to a spatula and a baking pan.
2. Melt the butter or margarine in a pot over the stove. Add the chocolate marshmallows and heat until melted. Turn off the heat.
3. Add the Cocoa Krispies and M&M candies, and stir until evenly coated.
4. Pour the mixture into the baking pan. Use the spatula to spread it out evenly and press down. Let cool, then cut into bars.

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