Rice Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. miniature marshmallows
1 large can crushed pineapple
2 c. cooked rice
8 oz. cream cheese
2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 c. Cool Whip
12 or more maraschino cherries, drained

Preparation

Combine cream cheese, mayonnaise and sugar until smooth.
Add rice, drained pineapple, cherries and marshmallows.
Add Cool Whip.
Mix well; add 1/2 cup nuts, if desired.
Chill.