Rice Krispies Treats

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons butter, plus additional butter for the pan and pressing tool
• 1 package (10 ounces) miniature marshmallows
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 7 cups Rice Krispies cereal

Instructions

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   Lightly butter a 9 × 13-inch baking dish. Butter a spatula or prepare a piece of wax paper for pressing the mixture into the pan.

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   Melt the butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Add the marshmallows and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until completely melted and smooth. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

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   Add 3½ cups Rice Krispies cereal and gently stir until coated. Add the remaining 3½ cups cereal and continue stirring gently until everything is evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.

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   Immediately transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Using the buttered spatula or wax paper, gently press it into an even layer without packing it down firmly.

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   Cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, or until set. Cut the pan into 6 columns and 4 rows to make 24 treats.