2 tbsp. butter
24 lg. or 2 c. mini marshmallows
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. green food color
3 c. Cheerios cereal
Red hot candies

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

Lightly spread butter over your hands. On wax paper, quickly shape warm mixture into Christmas tree and wreath shapes using about 1/2 cup mixture for each. For ornaments - press red hot candies onto trees and wreaths. (Makes 6 ornaments.)