FROSTED PEANUT MARSHMALLOW
CRISPY TREATS
 
1/4 c. butter
1 (10 oz.) bag (40 marshmallows) Kraft regular marshmallows
1/2 c. peanut butter
5 c. crisp rice cereal
1 c. peanuts
1 (6 oz.) pkg. butterscotch pieces
1 (6 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate pieces

Microwave butter in large mixing bowl on high 45 seconds or until melted. Add marshmallows; toss to coat. Microwave 1 1/2 minutes or until smooth when stirred, stirring after 45 seconds.

Blend in peanut butter. Immediately add cereal and peanuts, toss until well coated. Press mixture into greased 13 x 9 inch baking pan. Microwave butterscotch pieces and chocolate pieces in small bowl on high 1-1 1/2 minutes or until smooth when stirred, stirring every 30 seconds. Pour over cereal; spread to cover. Chill. Cut into squares. 2 dozen. Preparation time 10 minutes.

Variations: Omit peanuts. Substitute chunk style peanut butter for peanut butter. Substitute 12 ounce package milk chocolate pieces for butterscotch pieces and chocolate pieces.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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