adulting is hard Recipe

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1. 01

   Melt Butter and Marshmallows

   Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan. In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the 1/2 cup butter over low heat. Add the 10 ounce marshmallows and stir constantly until they're completely melted and smooth, which should take about 5 to 7 minutes. Keep stirring to prevent scorching.

   7 min
2. 02

   Stir in Peanut Butter and Vanilla

   Take the pot off the heat. Stir in the 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter until it's fully combined with the warm marshmallow mixture; it should be thick and glossy. Then, add the 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, stirring until everything is evenly distributed.

   3 min
3. 03

   Fold in Cereal

   Add the 6 cups rice cereal to the pot. Using a spatula, gently but quickly fold the cereal into the marshmallow-peanut butter mixture until every piece is coated. You want to work fast before it cools too much.

   3 min
4. 04

   Press into Pan and Cool

   Immediately transfer the sticky mixture to the prepared 9x13 inch baking pan. Using a buttered spatula or a piece of wax paper, press the mixture evenly and firmly into the pan. Don't press too hard, or the bars can get tough.

   Let the treats cool completely at room temperature for at least 30 minutes, or until they're firm to the touch.

   32 min
5. 05

   Cut and Serve

   Once cooled and set, use a sharp, buttered knife to cut the treats into 12 equal servings.