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Rice Krispies Treats

• 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1 package (10 oz., about 40) regular marshmallows - OR - 4 cups miniature marshmallows
• 6 cups Kellog's Rice Krispies cereal

• red and green food coloring
• red licorice strings
• colored candy (M &Ms or Skittles)

1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat. If desired, add several drops of red or green food coloring. Color will lighten after cereal is added.
2. Add Kellog's Rice Krispies cereal. Stir until well coated.
3. Using buttered spatula or wax paper evenly press mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan. For decorative treats, press into two 9-inch cake pans coated with cooking spray. Cool. Cut into 2-inch squares from rectangular pan or approximately 2-inch pieces from cake pans. Best if served the same day.
4. If desired, decorate by creating shapes with strings of red licorice and colored candies.