3 tbsp. butter
32 lg. or 3 c. miniature marshmallows
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. green food color
4 c. Cheerios cereal
Sm. gumdrops

In a large saucepan, heat butter and marshmallows over low heat, stirring constantly, until marshmallows are melted. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and food color. Fold in cereal until evenly coated.

On waxed paper, quickly shape warm mixture with buttered hands into Christmas tree shapes, using about 2/3 cup mixture for each large tree or 1/4 cup for each small tree. For ornaments, cut gumdrops into slices and press onto trees. Makes 6-8 large trees or 16-20 small trees.