Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats, a variation on the classic

** Peanut Butter Rice Krispy Treats **

3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 package (10 oz., about 40) regular marshmallows

- OR -

4 cups miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup peanut butter
6 cups Rice Krispies®

1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter until melted.

2. Add cereal. Stir until well coated.

3. Using buttered spatula or wax paper evenly press mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Cool. Cut into 2-inch squares.

*Best if served the same day.


MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:

In microwave-safe bowl heat butter and marshmallows on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes.

Stir until smooth. Add peanut butter, stirring until combined.

Follow steps 2 and 3 above. Microwave cooking times may vary.

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