Cocoa Krispies Treats

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup margarine or butter
  • 1 pkg. ( 10-oz about 40) regular marshmallows or 4 cups miniature marshmallows
  • 6 cups Cocoa Krispies cereal

Preparation

Step 1

Melt margarine in large saucepan over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
Add Cocoa Krispies cereal. Stir until well coated.
Using buttered spatula or waxed paper, press mixture evenly into buttered 13x9 inch pan. Cut into squares when cool.

Variations:
Use plain Rice Krispies.
RAISIN: Add 1 cup raisins with cereal.
PEANUT: Add 1 cup peanuts with cereal.
PEANUT BUTTER: Stir 1/4 cup peanut butter into marshmallow mixture just before adding cereal.
For thicker squares: Press warm mixture into buttered 9x9 inch pan.

Microwave Directions: Microwave margarine and marshmallows on full power in large glass bowl for 2 minutes.
Stir to combine. Microwave on full power 1 1/2 to 2 minutes longer. Stir until smooth. Add cereal. Stir until well coated. Press into pan.