Almond nougat crispies

3    White almond / honey nougat
           Candy bars-3 oz each
           Such as toblerone
      5 c  Crisp rice cereal
  1 1/2 c  Sliced almonds; toasted
    3/4 c  Unsalted butter
      4 c  Miniature marshmallows
 
    1. butter an 8-inch square baking pan and set aside. Chop the nougat bars
  finely. Toss cereal and nuts in bowl to mix.
    2. Melt butter in large saucepan. Add marshmallows; cook, stirring
  constantly with wooden spoon, until melted. Add chopped nougat, stirring
  until melted. Remove from heat. Add cereal mixture; toss until well coated.
    3. Using buttered spatula, press mixture evenly into prepared pan. Cut
  into squares when cool.
 
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