*Adapted from the back of the Rice Krispies box

INGREDIENTS

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 10 ounces marshmallows
• 1 tablespoon rose water
• 6 cups puffed rice cereal

OPTIONAL

• 1 drop of red or pink food coloring
• Pink sanding sugar
• Candied rose petals

METHOD

In a large stockpot, melt the butter over medium heat.  Add the marshmallows and stir until melted through.  Take off the heat, and stir in the rose water.  If using food coloring, add now.  Finally, stir in the puffed rice cereal.  Spread into a 9 x 13 inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.  Spray a piece of parchment slightly larger than 13 inches long with cooking spray.  Spray-side down, lay the parchment on the rice and marshmallow mixture, and push down gently until you have a compact, even layer.  Remove the parchment and decorate with sanding sugar or candied rose petals if using.  Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours before slicing into 12 squares.