Haystacks

Yes, these are essentially rice krispie treats made with corn flakes, but why quibble?

1/2 Cup Butter
30 Large Marshmallows
1/2 Tsp Vanilla
1/2 Tsp Yellow Food Coloring
3 Cups Corn Flakes
3/4 Cup Coconut

Toast the Coconut and set aside.  In a large saucepan, melt butter and marshmallows.  Add vanilla and food coloring, stirring to blend.  Fold in corn flakes and coconut.  Drop by spoonfuls onto silicone mats or wax paper.  Cool

Toasted Cereal Bars

Toasted Marshmallows, toasted pecans, toasted coconut - OH MY.

8 Ounces Sweetened Shredded Coconut
1 1/2 Cup Diced Pecans
14 Ounces Toasted Marshmallow Fluff
4 Tbl Butter
3 Cups Cornflakes

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 

Line a 9 inch pan and a cookie sheet with non stick foil.

On the cookie sheet, spread the coconut and pecans.  Put in oven in toast until lightly brown, stirring about every 60 to 90 seconds.

In a large nonstick pot, melt butter.  Add marshmallow fluff and stir until melted/very soft.  Stir in pecans, coconut and cereal until well coated then press into the cake pan.