Cheerio Christmas Trees

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

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 on waxed paper , using buttered hands.

Cut gumdrops into thins slice.

Press gumdrop slices sticky side onto trees for ornaments"".

margarine, marshmallows, cheerios toasted oat cereal, vanilla, green food coloring, gumdrop