Cheerio Christmas Trees

22 December 2009 ~ 3 Comments

holidays   Cheerio Christmas Trees

Prep time:  5 Minutes  Cook time:  10 minutes

6 cups Cheerios cerealholidays   Cheerio Christmas Trees

1 10 oz bag large marshmallows

3 T unsalted butter

20 drops green food coloring

assorted candies for decorating

holidays   Cheerio Christmas TreesHeat butter in a large pot over medium heat.  Once butter has melted add in the bag of marshmallows.  Allow marshmallows to melt while stirring often.  Squeeze in enough drops holidays   Cheerio Christmas Treesof food coloring to created your desired greenness.  I used about 20.  Stir and remove from heat.  Pour in your cheerios and stir until well combined.  Allow to cool until you are able to handle.

Note:  you can use cooking spray on your hand to avoid sticking

holidays   Cheerio Christmas TreesNow shape your christmas trees and decorate with candies.  Get ready to chow down, because these are super tasty!

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3 Responses to “Cheerio Christmas Trees”

  1. Working Mommy 22 December 2009 at 12:47 Permalink

    Very cute idea!!

    ~WM

  2. Kerri 31 December 2009 at 12:22 Permalink

    Love this!!

  3. Jackie 2 January 2010 at 20:33 Permalink

    Cute idea….Will have to try this on Valentines Day…Red food coloring and in the shape of a heart…


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