Cheerios Christmas Trees

1. 1

   Line a cookie sheet with waxed paper.

2. 2

   Pour the cereal into a 4-quart bowl and set aside.

3. 3

   Place the butter and marshmallows in a 3-quart saucepan. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is smooth.

4. 4

   Remove the saucepan from the heat.

5. 5

   Stir in the food color until the mixture is evenly colored.

6. 6

   Pour the marshmallow mixture over the cereal and stir until the cereal is evenly coated.

7. 7

   Lightly spray your hands with cooking spray.

8. 8

   For each tree, shape about 1/4 cup of the cereal mixture into a Christmas tree shape on the cookie sheet.

9. 9

   Press the candies into the trees to decorate. If using gumdrops, slice into the size of ornaments.

10. 10

    Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.

11. 11

    Store the trees in a loosely covered container.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.