Crispy Crunch Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Line a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan with foil.
2. 2
   Butter the foil. In a large saucepan, melt marshmallows and 3 tablespoons butter or margarine over low heat, stirring constantly, until marshmallows are melted.
3. 3
   Remove from heat.
4. 4
   Stir in vanilla. Stir in half of the cereal at a time.
5. 5
   Fold in raisins, peanuts, sunflower seeds, nuts or snipped gumdrops if desired.
6. 6
   Turn mixture into prepared pan.
7. 7
   Press evenly with the back of wooden spoon or with buttered hands.
8. 8
   Cool; cut into bars.
9. 9
   Makes 24 bars.