Microwave Rice Krispie Treats - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter or margarine
5 c. miniature marshmallows (1 bag) or 40 large marshmallows
6 c. Rice Krispies
1/3 c. peanut butter (optional)

Preparation

Place butter in a 12 x 7-inch or 9 x 13-inch glass baking dish. Microwave for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes on Medium-high (Roast) or until melted.
Stir in marshmallows.
Microwave 1 minute on Medium-high (Roast).
Stir and continue cooking for about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes on Medium-high (Roast) or until marshmallows are softened.
Stir until smooth.
(Add peanut butter now if desired and stir until smooth.) Mix in cereal.
Press into dish.
Cool until set.
Cut into squares.