Matcha Green Tea and Strawberry Rice Crispie Treats - butter

Method

• Pulverize strawberries in a coffee mill or blender.
• Set aside.
• In large saucepan melt 1.5 tbsp.butter over low heat.
• Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted.
• Add pulverized strawberries.
• Mix quickly.
• Remove from heat.
• Add 3 cups crisped rice cereal.
• Stir until well coated.
• Rub hands in olive oil or butter until well-coated and press rice treats into a 9 x 11 pan, pressing down and only using half the pan.
• In large saucepan melt 1.5 tbsp.butter over low heat.
• Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted.
• Add matcha powder.
• Mix quickly.
• Remove from heat.
• Add 3 cups crisp rice cereal.
• Stir until well coated.
• Rub hands in olive oil or butter until well-coated and press rice treats into a 9 x 11 pan, pressing down and using the other half of the pan.
• Cut rice treats into squares, aligning on a plate in a checkerboard pattern.
• Alternatively, you can use a smaller 8" square pyrex dish and layer the strawberry crispies on top of the matcha crispies.
• You can also form them into small balls.