Ingredients
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Cooking spray
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3 tbsp butter
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1 (10 oz) pkg mini marshmallows
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3/4 to 11/2 tsp red food coloring
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3/4 to 2 tsp blue food coloring
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6 cups crispy rice cereal, divided
Steps
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Line a 9x13-inch pan with foil and coat with the cooking spray. Divide the butter between 2 large microwave-safe bowls. Microwave each bowl on high for 30 sec.–1 min., until butter melts. Divide the marshmallows between the bowls and microwave each in 30-sec. intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted, about 1 min.
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To separate bowls, add the red and blue food coloring, stirring to combine. To each bowl, fold in 3 cups crispy rice cereal. If the mixture becomes too stiff to stir, microwave for 10 sec.
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With a lightly sprayed spoon, drop each color by scoopfuls into prepared pan in a random pattern. With lightly sprayed hands, press down firmly until tightly packed. Cool completely. Use foil to remove from pan, then use a 2½- to 3-inch star cookie cutter to cut out 16 stars. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
