On Fri, 10 Aug 2007 06:12:33 -0700, Damsel in dis Dress
> wrote:

>The secret ingredient (makes all the difference in the world) is
>vanilla.
>
> * Exported from MasterCook *
>
> Rice Krispie Bars
>
>Recipe By :Carol Peterson
>Serving Size : 24 Preparation Time :0:00
>Categories : Cookies/Bars Snacks-Sweet
>
> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
>-------- ------------ --------------------------------
> 3 tablespoons butter
> 10 ounces marshmallows
> 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
> 6 cups Rice Krispies
>
>Melt butter in large saucepan over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir
>until completely melted. Remove from heat. Add vanilla and mix well.
>Add cereal. Stir until well coated.
>
>Using buttered spatula or waxed paper, press mixture evenly into 13 x
>9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Cut into squares when cool.
>Best if served the same day.

I will differ. It's the butter (not margarine, please!) that makes
all the difference.
Variation: try coconut extract in addition to vanilla. Almond is
nice, too.

Best-- Terry
....in whose house a panful of these last about three hours. If
that...