TOASTED MARSHMALLOW TREATS

For Banyas, the flavour of these treats is evocative of toasting marshmallows over a campfire. Keep the broiling trick in mind for S’mores cravings when roasting them over a fire isn’t an option. 16 oz ( 1 lb) store- bought marshmallows 7 tbsp ( 105 mL) unsalted butter 1 tsp ( 5 mL) pure vanilla extract Pinch of sea salt 6 cups ( 1.5 L) puffed rice cereal

1. Put a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat the broiler.

2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Put half the marshmallows on the baking sheet in an even layer. Broil the marshmallows until golden brown, about 40 seconds. Turn over the marshmallows and brown the other side. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.

3. Using 1 tbsp ( 15 mL) of the butter, grease the bottom and sides of a 9x13- inch ( 23x33cm) glass or non- stick baking dish.

4. In a medium pan set over medium heat, melt the remaining 6 tbsp ( 90 mL) butter. Add the remaining untoasted marshmallows, reduce the heat to low and cover the pan. Let stand until the marshmallows begin to soften, about 2 minutes.

5. Add the vanilla and salt and stir until smooth.

6. Add the toasted marshmallows, cover the pan, and let stand until halfway melted, about 2 minutes.

7. Fold in the cereal and stir gently.

8. Scrape the mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly with a piece of wax paper. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting and serving.

Makes: 16 large or 24 small

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