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Crispy Marshmallow Treats

4 T butter
4 cups marshmallows (10 oz package)
5 cups Rice Krispies, Cheerios, Capn' Crunch, or Corn Pops
Stovetop: Melt butter in large pan (Dutch oven) over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir till melted. Remove from heat, add cereal and stir until completely coated. Using a buttered spatula, press evenly into buttered 13x9x2 inch pan. Cool. Cut into 2 inch squares.
Microwave: Spray microwave safe bowl with non-stick coating (e.g. butter-flavor Pam). Microwave butter and marshmallows on HIGH for 1 minute, remove and stir, replace and repeat on HIGH 1 minute. Once melted and easily stirred, add cereal and mix until completely coated. Using a buttered spatula, press evenly into buttered 13x9x2 inch pan. Cool. Cut into 2 inch squares.
Variations:
- add 1 cup raisins or peanuts
- add ¼ cup peanut butter to marshmallows
- melt 2 squares chocolate with marshmallows
- add green food coloring to marshmallows, shape into "trees" or press into buttered ring or small Bundt mold. Decorate with red cinnamon candies.