CHEERIO CHRISTMAS TREES

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A creative take on a classic marshmallow treat. As a kid, I loved to help my mom make and decorate them.

Provided by Stephanie Z.

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons margarine or 3 tablespoons butter
1 (10 ounce) package regular marshmallows or 4 cups miniature marshmallows
6 cups Cheerios toasted oat cereal or 6 cups Rice Krispies
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon green food coloring
gumdrop

Steps:

  • Heat butter in 3-quart saucepan.
  • Add marshmallows.
  • Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until marshmallows are melted and mixture is smooth.
  • Remove from heat; stir in food color and vanilla.
  • Fold in cereal until evenly coated.
  • Quickly shape warm cereal mixture into Christmas tree shapes (about 2/3 cup per tree) on waxed paper, using buttered hands.
  • Cut gumdrops into thins slice.
  • Press gumdrop slices sticky side onto trees for "ornaments".

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.9, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 190.8, Carbohydrate 36.6, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 17.2, Protein 2.7

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