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

In 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 trees, using 2/3 cup mixture for each tree. Decorate with gum drops.