Rice Krispie Treats

Ingredients:

For 12 servings

3 T. of butter or margarine

1 package (10 oz., about 40) of regular marshmallows

- OR -

4 c. of miniature marshmallows

6 c. of Rice Krispies cereal

Directions:

1. In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
2. Add the cereal. Stir until well coated.
3. Using a buttered spatula or wax paper evenly press mixture into 13x9x2 inch pan coated with cooking spray. Cool.

Microwave Directions:

In microwave-safe bowl heat butter and marshmallows on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Follow steps 2 and 3 above. Microwave cooking times may vary.

Recipe from (ricekrispies.com)

Rolled Sugar Cookies

Ingredients:

For 5 dozen cookies

1 ½  c. of butter, softened

2 c. of white sugar

4 eggs

1 tsp. of vanilla extract

5 c. of all-purpose flour

2 tsp. of baking powder

1 tsp. of salt

Directions:

In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cover, and chill dough for at least one hour (or overnight).

Preheat oven to 400°. Roll out dough on floured surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. Place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake 6-8 minutes in preheated oven. Cool completely.

Recipe from (allrecipes.com)

Cake Mix Cookies

Ingredients:

For about 15 cookies

18 oz. package of cake mix (any flavor)

*if using chocolate cake mix, add 2 T. of water and an extra egg*
(We accidentally missed this step, but they still turned out great)

1/2 c. of butter, softened

1 egg

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°.  

2. Mix all ingredients at low speed until the dry ingredients are moistened and dough is thoroughly mixed. 

3. Drop dough 2" apart by rounded T onto ungreased cookie sheet(s) 

4. Bake at 350° for 9-12 minutes.

5. Let cool 2 minutes on cookie sheets, then move to wire racks.

Store tightly covered at room temperature so they stay soft.

You can stir in chocolate chips, coated candy pieces, chopped nuts, or oatmeal.

You can frost the cookies using canned frosting.