Rice Krispie Treats

Today I discovered that one regular box of Rice Krispie's is actually "meant" for 2 full batches of Treats...obviously this was the intended purpose so I decided to make one batch of regular Treats and one peanut butter.

Brilliance people, sheer brilliance.

Rice Krispie Treats

Adapted from Rice Krispies

Makes one 13x9 inch pan

3 Tbsp margerine or salted butter

10 oz marshmallows (any size)

1/2 tsp vanilla

6 cups* Rice Krispies

1. Melt butter in a large sauce pan or pot on low heat.
2. Add marshmallows and stir frequently until melted.
3. Stir in vanilla.
4. Remove from heat and fold in cereal.
5. Pour into a greased 13x9 inch pan and press into place.**
6. Cool on the counter before cutting.

Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

Adapted from My Baking Addiction

Makes one 13x9 inch pan

3 Tbsp margerine or salted butter

10 oz marshmallows (any size)

1/2 vanilla

2/3 cup peanut butter

6 cups Rice Krispies*

1 cup Reese's Pieces

1. Melt butter in a large sauce pan or pot on low heat.
2. Add marshmallows and stir frequently until melted.
3. Stir in vanilla and peanut butter until smooth.
4. Remove from heat and fold in cereal and Reese's Pieces.
5. Pour into a greased 13x9 inch pan and press into place.**  
6. Cool on the counter before cutting.

*This was 160 grams of dry cereal, I found (as I usually do) weighing was the easier way to go here.

**I use a plastic sandwich bag over my hand sprayed with cooking spray to avoid a complete sticky disaster. Call me crazy, but it works!