Bedrock Easter Basket

Makes: 24 servings

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine
1 package (10 1/2 ounces) JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows (6 cups)
1 package (13 ounces) POST Fruity PEBBLES Cereal (about 8-1/2 cups)

LINE 2 1/2- to 3-quart bowl with foil, extending foil about 2 inches beyond edge of bowl. Lightly grease foil; set aside.

PLACE butter in 4-quart microwaveable bowl sprayed with cooking spray. Microwave on HIGH 45 seconds or until butter is melted. Add marshmallows; stir to coat. Microwave 1 1/2 minutes or until marshmallows are completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after 45 seconds. Microwave an additional 4 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Add cereal; mix well.

PLACE cereal mixture in foil-lined bowl; press firmly onto bottom and up side of bowl to form thick shell. Let stand in cool dry place at least 4 hours or overnight until firm. Remove cereal shell from bowl, using foil handles. Carefully peel off foil. Fill shell as desired.

Note: This recipe is intended for use with adult supervision.

How to Stir Mixture Easily: For easy stirring of cereal mixture, spray wooden spoon with cooking spray before using.

Nutrition (per serving): Calories 120 Total fat 2.5g Saturated fat 1.5g Cholesterol 5mg Sodium 125mg Carbohydrate 23g Dietary fiber 1g Sugars 12g Protein 1g Vitamin A 8%DV Vitamin C 0%DV Calcium 0%DV Iron 6%DV

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Kraft Foods