Maple Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups miniature marshmallows
4 1/2 teaspoons margarine or 4 1/2 teaspoons light margarine
3 cups rolled oats
2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons light margarine
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2/3 cup evaporated milk or 2/3 cup evaporated low-fat milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or 2 cups white chocolate chips
1 1/2 teaspoons maple extract or 1 1/2 teaspoons maple flavoring
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Preparation

COMBINE marshmallows and margarine in medium saucepan.
Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until marshmallows are melted.
Remove from heat; stir in cereal until coated.
Press onto bottom of 13 x 9-inch baking pan coated with nonstick cooking spray, using spatula coated with nonstick cooking spray.
COMBINE margarine, sugar, evaporated milk and salt in medium, heavy-duty saucepan.
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, over medium heat.
Cook, stirring constantly, for 4 1/2 to 5 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Add marshmallows, morsels and maple flavoring; stir vigorously for 1 minute or until marshmallows and morsels are completely melted.
Pour over prepared crust.
Sprinkle with nuts; press in slightly.
Chill for 2 hours or until firm.
Cut into squares.