PEBBLES MARSHMALLOW CRISPY TREATS

so, this is probably sac-religious, but i didn't want my bag of marshmallows to go to waste, and the only handy crispy cereal i had on hand were cocoa pebbles®. on the box there were also suggestions of other post cereals that can be used: honey bunches of oats, honeycombs, fruity pebbles, and banana nut crunch. maybe if i get adventurous i'll post my experience.

believe me, i love the original rice krispies treat, but i do love these cocoa pebbles! plus, it will be a tasty treat for tomorrow's super bowl (assuming the husband doesn't get his grubby little hands all over them).

PEBBLES MARSHMALLOW CRISPY TREATS RECIPE

• 1/4 c (1/2 stick) butter or margarine
• 1 pkg (10-1/2 oz) miniature marshmallows (6 cups)
• 13 oz cocoa pebbles cereal® (about 8-1/2 cups)

microwave butter in 4-qt microwavable bowl on high 45 seconds or until melted. add marshmallows; toss to coat. microwave 1-1/2 seconds or until marshmallows are completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after 45 seconds.

add cereal; mix well.

press firmly into greased foil-lined 13x9-inch pan. cool. cut into 24 squares.

my yummy tip: if you happen to be a crispy treat virgin, make you add water to your hands before pressing the final mix into the pan. it keeps them from sticking and being unmanageable...although it is fabulous to get a little of the strays on your fingers for some finger-licking fun!