Fruit Loop Rice Krispies Treats - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 tablespoons butter (1 stick)
16 ounces marshmallows (8 1/2 to 9 cups)
5 1/2 cups Rice Krispies
5 1/2 cups Fruit Loops cereal
1 teaspoon vanilla (optional)

Preparation

Melt the butter and marshmallows together in a large pot, stirring until smooth. Add vanilla if desired.
In a large bowl, combine cereals. Pour marshmallow mixture over and stir until uniformly mixed.
Press mixture into a sheet pan or 15x10 jelly roll pan. A spatula coated with cooking spray works well. Let cool until set, then cut into squares with a sharp knife.