How to Make Proper Rice Krispie Treats

 
You’ll need:

Bowl big enough (about 2 qts or more) that is microwave safe
13×9 pan (or similar), sprayed with oil
1/2 stick butter (unsalted, you philistine)
10-oz bag of marshmallows (I like Jet-Puf)
6 cups of Rice Krispies (or similar cereal)
Sheet of wax paper big enough to cover the 13×9 pan

 
Melt the butter *completely* in the bowl.
 
Dump marshmallows in the bowl and *toss* them to coat the marshmallows in melted butter. Resist the urge to eat a buttery marshmallow.
 
Put the bowl with buttery marshmallows back in the microwave for about 90 seconds. Let the marshmallows get all swelled up. Laugh at them because they do look funny. Don’t melt the marshmallows completely, though. That way lies madness–and treats tough enough to scour copper pots.
 
Use a silicon spatula to whip the mostly-melted marshmallows into a smooth cream. This is very important.
 
Stir in the 6 cups of Rice Krispies. If you’re not careful, this *will* make a mess. Enjoy it, I say.
 
Dump the mix into the pan. Spread with spatula. Let your favorite child have the bowl and spatula since you don’t need them any more. Tell them, “When you start tasting plastic, you have scraped too far.”
 
Take the sheet of wax paper. Spray one side with oil. Use the sheet of wax paper, oiled side down, to press the mixture until firm and level. This is also very important.
 
Let cool for awhile.
 
Slice into oversized squares and enjoy. Maybe even share.
 
-David
 
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