Original Rice Krispie Squares

It doesn't get much better than pyjama day at playschool followed by an afternoon of games, books and rice krispie squares while still in pyjamas.

 While Grandma prepares the kitchen tools, not a big task for Rice Krispie squares, Reegan reads stories to her stuffies and special dolls 

and the boys played The Two Bridges Board Game with Grandpa.

 We made our rice krispie squares gluten free today. 

The only modification needed is using gluten free cereal.  Doesn't get much easier.

Reegan counted 40 marshmallows into a pan and helped to measure 6 cups of cereal into the big measuring cup.  Grandpa tried to convince her to count the rice krispies but Reegan assured him that a measuring cup made much more sense.  

40 regular size marshmallows or 5 cups miniature marshmallows

1/4 cup butter

1/2 tsp. vanilla

6 cups of Rice Krispie Cereal

Stove Top Version

Spray a large saucepan with non stick spray.  Over low heat melt butter and add marshmallows.  Cook and stir over medium heat until melted and blended.  Remove from heat.  Stir in vanilla and cereal and stir until well coated. Pour into a 13 x 9 inch lightly butter pan.  I like to use a  square of waxed paper to push the mixture into place. 

Cool and cut into bars.

Microwave Version

In a large bowl microwave butter for 30 - 60 seconds on high or until melted.  Add marshmallows, tossing to coat.  Microwave on high for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until smooth when stirred, stirring after 45 seconds.  Stir in vanilla and cereal and stir until well coated. Pour into a 13 x 9 inch lightly butter pan.  I like to use a  square of waxed paper to push the mixture into place. Cool and cut into bars.

Yummy!