Rice Krispie Treats

52 Weeks of Baking- this was my 2010 resolution.  Bake anything from scratch at least once a week.  It was tough and I tried to cut corners by baking more than one item a week to skip next week's.  Although I didn't make the full 52 weeks, the idea of baking for enjoyment truly rooted and I continue to hunt for more recipes to test.

The end goal is always warm fuzzies - to share and feel.

I want to share the ultimate warm fuzzies recipe.  It's a cheat because it's not baking, but these treats bring smiles and OMGs every time I bust them out.  Here's my nom attack. version:

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Rice Krispie Treats

5.5 cups of Rice Krispies
1 stick of butter, cut into smaller chunks
1 10 oz bag of mini marshmallows
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Empty about 90% of the mini marshmallows into a microwave safe mixing bowl.  The left over is about one handful's worth.  I keep it in the fridge for later batches.  Top the marshmallows with the butter and microwave for 2 minutes.  Stir well with a lightly greased spatula.  Add the vanilla extract, stir again.  Microwave another 30 seconds to fully melt the mixture.  Stir well and start to smell the yumminess!  You can add chocolate, peanut butter, toffee chips, etc at this point.

Mix in the krispies and flatten the mixture into your lightly greased pan, mold, pyrex- any container will do.  Flatten and press.  I roll a soup can on top of wax paper to really pack the krispies.  Leave the krispies to rest at room temperature, or if you have an empty oven, leave the krispies in the oven to prevent dust from invading.

30 minutes later minimum..... nom attack!!!!!