Rice Krispies Tropical Squares
Ingredients:
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 package (about 40) regular marshmallows or 5 cups miniature
6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
1/2 cup dried tart cherries
1 cup dried chopped fruit mix
Spread fruit ingredients into the bottom of a buttered 13 x 9-inch pan.
In a large microwave-safe bowl, heat butter or margarine and marshmallows at HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir in vanilla extract and Rice Krispies cereal until well coated. Using lightly buttered spatula, press into pan on top of fruit mixture. Allow mixture to cool. Cut into squares and serve fruit side up. Best if served the same day.
Stove top method: Melt butter or margarine in large saucepan over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Proceed as above.
B-man
