1. Melt margarine in large saucepan over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.

2. Add KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES cereal. Stir until well coated.

3. Using buttered spatula or waxed paper, press mixture evenly into 15 1/2 x 10 x 1-inch pan coated with cooking spray. While warm, decorate with individual red, white and blue candy jimmies, alternately making stripes (1/2-inch apart) across the top. Cool completely.

4. Using star shaped cookie cutter, cut into shapes and serve on an ice cream stick, if desired. Best if served the same day.

MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:In a large microwave safe bowl, heat margarine and marshmallows at HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Follow steps 2 through 4 above.

Microwave cooking times may vary.Note For best results, use fresh marshmallows.

1 jar (7 oz.) marshmallow creme can be substituted for marshmallows.

Diet, reduced calorie or tub margarine is not recommended.

Store no more than two days in airtight container.