8-inch or 9-inch baking pan (see notes for 9 x 13 inch pan instructions)
cooking spray
non-stick foil or parchment paper
Purple food coloring (Americolor gel paste OR red an blue liquid food coloring recommended)
Ingredients
4 ⅔cupsRice Krispies cereal
10ouncesmarshmallows (about 40 OR 6 cups mini)
4tablespoonssalted, European-style butter
Instructions
Line your baking pan with foil or parchment and set aside.
TIP: Spray your bowls and spatulas with non-stick spray.
Place the cereal in a large, greased bowl.
Place the marshmallows and butter, cut in pieces, in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for one minute and stir vigorously until melted and smooth. If needed, microwave in 15 second increments.
Squeeze a few drops of food coloring into the mixture and stir well. (Or, add about 5 drops of blue and 6 drops of red.) Add additional food coloring until desire shade is achieved.
Fold the marshmallow mixture over the cereal and blend very well.
Transfer to the baking pan and let rest until well set, at least 2 hours. Cut into squares and decorate or enjoy.
Notes
We recommend Jet-Puffed brand marshmallows. To make on the stove-top, melt the butter and marshmallows over low heat and stir. Remove from heat when about 75% of the marshmallows are melted. Then stir and use the residual heat to fully melt the marshmallows. To make a 9 x 13 inch baking pan batch, use 16 ounces of marshmallows, 6 tablespoons salted butter, and 7 cups of Rice Krispies. While any food coloring will work, we recommend Americolor Soft Gel Paste brand (Electric Purple and/or Regal Purple) found online and in craft stores. OR use red and blue drops of liquid food coloring, found in most supermarkets.