24 lg. marshmallows
1/4 c. butter
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. green food color
3 c. crisp round oat cereal (like Cheerios)
Additional butter
Red hot candies

Melt marshmallows and butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and food color. Add cereal and stir until well coated. Lightly coat hands with butter. On wax paper, QUICKLY shape mixture into Christmas tree shapes, using about 1/2 cup for each. (If mixture becomes too stiff, place pan over low heat to soften.) Press candies into trees for decorations. Allow trees to stand until set. Makes 6.