Cheerios Christmas Trees

Directions

1. 1
   Line a cookie sheet with waxed paper.
2. 2
   Pour the cereal into a 4-quart bowl and set aside.
3. 3
   Place the butter and marshmallows in a 3-quart saucepan. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is smooth.
4. 4
   Remove the saucepan from the heat.
5. 5
   Stir in the food color until the mixture is evenly colored.
6. 6
   Pour the marshmallow mixture over the cereal and stir until the cereal is evenly coated.
7. 7
   Lightly spray your hands with cooking spray.
8. 8
   For each tree, shape about 1/4 cup of the cereal mixture into a Christmas tree shape on the cookie sheet.
9. 9
   Press the candies into the trees to decorate. If using gumdrops, slice into the size of ornaments.
10. 10
    Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
11. 11
    Store the trees in a loosely covered container.