Christmas Wreaths

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 package (10 oz) miniature marshmallows
• 15-20 drops green food color
• 3/4 cup white/vanilla baking chips
• 5 cups dry cereal (wheat or corn flakes, crispy rice, oat o’s, etc.)
• 1 pkg. tiny red cinnamon candies

Directions:

1. In large microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High 30 seconds to 1 minute or until melted.
2. Add marshmallows; toss to coat.
3. Microwave uncovered on High 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until marshmallows are completely melted and mixture is well blended.
4. Stir in green food color to desired shade of green.
5. Add white vanilla baking chips to marshmallow mixture, and stir until melted, microwaving an additional 30 seconds if necessary.
6. Stir in cereal until evenly coated.
7. Drop 1/3 cup of cereal mixture on waxed paper-lined cookie sheet. Use greased hands to form into wreath shape.
8. Place 4 red cinnamon candies on wreath to decorate. Repeat with remaining cereal mixture and candies.
9. Refrigerate 15 minutes before serving.