Rice Krispies Treats Lollipops

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter

• 1 (10 ounce) package marshmallows or 4 cups miniature marshmallows
• 6 cups Rice Krispies
• 1-1 1/2 cup white chocolate chips or semi-sweet chocolate chips
• candy sprinkles or colored sugar sprinkle
• wooden craft sticks (popsicle sticks)

Directions

1. 1

   In a large saucepan or large microwavable bowl, melt butter and marshmallows.

2. 2

   Stir until smooth.

3. 3

   Remove from heat and stir in the cereal until it is evenly coated.

4. 4

   Let the mixture cool for about 15 minutes or so, giving it a stir once in awhile.

5. 5

   Butter you hands (important!) and then shape the treats into 2 inch balls, pressing gently so they are compact, not loose.

6. 6

   Push a stick into each ball and set aside to cool.

7. 7

   Melt the chocolate in the microwave or double boiler and stir until smooth.

8. 8

   Dip the top of the treat balls into the chocolate and then sprinkle with the candy or sugar sprinkles.

9. 9

   Lay on a wax paper lined tray until chocolate is hardened.

10. 10

    For bake sales or potlucks, wrap each treat in plastic and tie with curling ribbon.