Rice Crispy Treats

*Tips and Tricks for the Holidays*
Yes, it's that time of year again. No one settles for the plain and ordinary every thing must be festive! If you are looking for a quick and easy way to liven up your rice crispy treats you can use holiday themed cookie cutters to make trees, stockings, stars, bells and more. These can be found at your local dollar store. Along with holiday shapes you can add red or green icing, sprinkles, colored sugar, or even a drizzle of chocolate across the top. Use your imagination and be creative. I would love to see pictures of what you come up with.

Rice Crispy Treats:
3 tablespoons butter
5 cups mini marshmallows
6 cups rice crispy cereal

Optional toppings:
Icing (any flavor/color)
Chocolate drizzle
Sprinkles
Colored sugar

In a microwave safe bowl combine marshmallows and butter. Microwave on high for 2 minutes, stopping at half way to stir and scrape down sides. In a mixing bowl combine rice crispy cereal with the marshmallow mixture. Stir thoroughly so all cereal is coated. Transfer mixture into a greased 9"x13" baking dish. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving. Remove from fridge cut into squares or use cookie cutters to make holiday shapes. Can be served plain or topped with your choice of optional toppings such as icing, sprinkles, colored sugar, or chocolate.