Marshmallow Crisp (Microwave Rice Krispies Squares)

• butter↗1⁄4 cup
• (10 ounce) package large marshmallows (see directions for other quantities)1
• crispy rice cereal (like Rice Krispies)↗5 cups

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   If you want to use large marshmallows, the recipe says to use an entire 10-oz package, or 40 large marshmallows. I always use 4 cups of miniature marshmallows, however.

2. 2

   You will need a buttered (I just use nonstick cooking spray though) oblong pan and a large casserole dish with a lid that can go into your microwave. If you use a 13x9 pan your squares will be very flat, so my personal preference is to use a smaller pan so I get thicker squares.

3. 3

   Place butter in casserole dish and microwave until melted, about a minute or so on High.

4. 4

   Add marshmallows, stir, and cover. Microwave on High for 2 minutes, remove and stir, then re-cover and microwave for about another minute or so, until marshmallows melt. Stir until well blended.

5. 5

   Add cereal and stir until well coated. I use a wooden spoon.

6. 6

   Transfer mixture into prepared pan. Wet your hands a bit under the tap, shake off excess water, then use your hands to flatten cereal mixture into the pan. Dampen hands again if mixture starts to stick.

7. 7

   Set aside to cool and set up, then cut into squares. Keep covered tightly if you have leftovers.

8. 8

   Variation: after you add cereal, you can also stir in one cup of chocolate chips or a chocolate candy like M&Ms.