Word's Best Rice Krispie Treats

Everyone loves a good Rice Krispie treat. What is better than biting into an ooey, gooey marshmallowy treat?!

This simple recipe requires only three ingredients:

Rice Krispies - six cups

Mini Marshmallows - eight cups, plus two cups

Butter - five tablespoons

This recipe is so simple even a child could do it! Total prep time for the treat is about 8 minutes, plus 20-30 minutes for cooling. Great for an afternoon snack, classroom treat, or potluck dessert!

1. Line 8x8 pan (or 9x9 for a smaller squares) with foil and spray with cooking spray.

2. Melt five tablespoons butter over low heat in large pot on stove top.

3. Once butter is melted, gradually add the eight cups of mini marshmallows, stirring constantly to avoid burning and sticking.

4. When butter and marshmallows 

are completely  melted and combined, 

remove pot from heat and stir in six cups of Rice Krispie cereal. 

5. When all is thoroughly mixed, stir in remaining two cups of mini marshmallows.

6. Pour mixture into greased pan and press evenly. Allow to cool 20-30 minutes before cutting.