Marshmallow Bars

32 large marshmallows or 3 cups miniature marshmallows
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 cups crispy corn puff, toasted oat, corn flake or whole wheat flake cereal
1(6 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips (1 cup)

Grease 9-inch square pan.

Heat marshmallows and margarine in 3-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until marshmallows are melted and mixture is smooth; remove from heat. Stir in vanilla extract. Stir in half of the cereal at a time until evenly coated. Press into pan.

Heat chocolate chips in heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently, until melted. Spread over cereal mixture in pan; cool.

Cut into 2 x 1-inch bars.

Yield: about 36 bars

Per Bar: Calories: 70; Fat: 3g