Rice Crispy Treats

 These are my favorite rice crispy treats!  They are gooey and soft!  I make them for my fitness classes for special events.  I got the recipe from Sally's Baking.  I omit the salt, just because I forget. HA!

3/4 C butter

2 10oz bags mini marshmallows

1/2 t vanilla

9 C crispy rice cereal

1. Spray a 9x13 baking pan with cooking spray. Set aside. (You can also line the pan with parchment if you prefer and then spray with cooking spray.

2. Melt butter over medium heat in a very large pot. Once butter is melted, add marshmallows.  Stir the mixture until the marshmallows are completely melted. 

3. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.  Finally fold in cereal. Coat each piece of cereal with the marshmallow mixture. 

4. Transfer mixture to prepped pan. Using a silicone spatula, gently press the mixture to fit the pan (or lightly wet your hand with water and lightly press into pan).  Don't pack it down with force.

5. Allow treats to set for 1 hour at room temperature.  Cover if leaving out for more than a few hours.

6. Cut into squares. Cover and store leftover treats in an air tight container. They last up to 3 days.