CHEERIOS MARSHMALLOW BARS

3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 bag (10 1/2 oz) miniature marshmallows (6 cups)
5 cups Cheerios cereal (standard, MultiGrain, or Honey Nut)

Stove-Top Directions:
Butter 13x9-inch pan.

In 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows; stir until marshmallows are melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat.

Immediately stir in cereal until evenly coated. Using buttered back of spoon or hands, press mixture firmly in pan; cool.

For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store loosely covered.

MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:
Butter 13x9-inch pan.

In large microwavable bowl, microwave butter and marshmallows uncovered on High about 2 minutes, stirring after every minute, until smooth.

Immediately stir in cereal until evenly coated. Using buttered back of spoon or hands, press mixture firmly in pan; cool.

For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store loosely covered.

Makes 24 bars
Source: General Mills