Title: Cocoa Krispies Cereal Treats
Categories: Dessert
Yield: 1 Servings

1/4	c	Margarine or butter
1		10-ounce package marshmallows or
4	c	Miniature marshmallows
6	c	Kellogg's Cocoa Krispies cereal

Melt margarine in *large* saucepan over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Cook over low heat for 3 minutes longer, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.

Add Cocoa Krispies cereal. Stir until well coated.

Using buttered spatula or waxed paper, press mixture evenly into buttered 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan. Cut into 2-inch squares when cool. MAKES 24 SQUARES

NOTE: Best results are obtained when using fresh marshmallows.

VARIATIONS: To make thicker squares, press warm mixture into buttered 9 x 9 x 2-inch pan.

MARSHMALLOW CREME TREATS

About 2 cups marshmallow creme may be substituted for marshmallows. Add to melted margarine and stir until well blended. Cook over low heat for about 5 minutes longer, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Proceed as directed in step 2 above.

PEANUT TREATS: Add 1 cup salted cocktail peanuts with cereal.

PEANUT BUTTER TREATS: Stir 1/4 cup peanut butter into marshmallow mixture just before adding cereal. RAISIN TREATS: Add 1 cup seedless raisins with cereal.

From: David Pileggi Date: 24 Jun 94

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