Neapolitan Crispy Bars

• 1 (10 ounce) package large marshmallows, divided
• 3 tablespoons butter, divided
• 2 cups chocolate-flavor crisp rice cereal
• 12 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
• 4 cups crisp rice cereal, divided
• 12 cup strawberry preserves
• 5 drops red food coloring (optional)

1. In a large saucepan, combine a third of the marshmallows (about 2 cups) and one tablespoon butter.
2. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted.
3. Remove from the heat; stir in chocolate flavored cereal and chocolate chips.
4. Press into a greased 11x7 inch dish.
5. In a large saucepan, combine a third of the marshmallows and one tablespoon butter.
6. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted.
7. Remove from the heat; stir in 2 cups rice cereal.
8. Press into dish over chocolate layer.
9. In a large saucepan, combine remaining marshmallows and butter.
10. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted.
11. Remove from the heat; stir in preserves and food coloring, if desired.
12. Stir in the remaining cereal.
13. Press into the dish over plain layer.
14. Cool completely and cut into bars.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/neapolitan-crispy-bars-484535 (may not work)