Christmas Trees

Here’s a fun and straightforward Christmas recipe that you can make with minimal effort:

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons margarine
• 32 large marshmallows
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon green food coloring
• 4 cups Cheerios
• Small gumdrops, sliced (for decoration)

Instructions:

1. Melt Ingredients: Melt the margarine and marshmallows over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth.

2. Add Flavor and Color: Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and green food coloring until well combined.

3. Combine with Cereal: Pour the melted mixture over the Cheerios in a large bowl. Mix well to ensure all the cereal is coated.

4. Shape Trees: While the mixture is warm, use buttered hands to shape about 2/3 cup of the mixture into Christmas tree shapes on waxed paper.

5. Decorate: To represent ornaments, decorate the trees with sliced gumdrops. For a festive touch, add paper stars on top.

6. Cool: Allow the trees to stand until they cool and set.

Yield:

This recipe makes about 6 Christmas tree treats.

Enjoy!

These colorful and fun Christmas Tree Treats are perfect for holiday gatherings and make a delightful treat for kids and adults alike! They are easy to make, a fun activity for kids, and a delightful treat for your celebration! Enjoy!