Not Your Mama's Rice Krispies Treats

While looking for recipes to use my cans of almond paste, I was inspired by Uncle Bill's recipe (#148395). I modified it using the ingredients I had on hand.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 5  cups  Rice Krispies
• 1  cup  toasted coconut
• 3⁄4 cup  Hershey milk chocolate filled with caramel baking pieces
• 6  tablespoons butter or 6  tablespoons margarine
• 8  ounces almond paste
• 4  cups mini marshmallows
•  additional butter or  margarine, for greasing pan

Directions

1. Butter 9x9-inch baking pan (bottom and sides) and set aside.
2. Put Rice Krispies, toasted coconut and Hersey's bits in a large bowl; stir to combine.
3. In a large non-stick pan, melt 6 oz butter over low heat. Add almond paste and marshmallows.
4. Continue to cook over low heat until all ingredients are melted and smooth (about 5 minutes).
5. Immediately pour over Rice Krispies mixture and stir to combine well.
6. Press into prepared pan (I just use my hand placed inside a baggie that I've sprayed with Pam).
7. Cool. Cut into squares.