Trimmed Christmas Tree Treatsâ„¢

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, softened
• 1 (10 ounce) package regular marshmallows, about 40 or 4 cups miniature marshmallows
• canned frosting or decorating gel
• assorted candy
• 6 cups kellogg'sâ® rice krispiesâ® cereal or 6 cups kellogg'sâ® cocoa krispiesâ® cereal

Recipe

• 1 in large saucepan melt butter over low heat. add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. remove from heat.
• 2 add kellogg's® rice krispies® cereal. stir until well coated.
• 3 using buttered spatula or wax paper evenly press mixture into 15 x 10 x 1-inch pan coated with cooking spray. cool slightly. using cookie cutters coated with cooking spray cut into christmas trees. decorate with frosting and/or candies. best if served the same day.
• 4 microwave directions.
• 5 in microwave-safe bowl heat butter and marshmallows on high for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. stir until smooth. follow steps 2 and 3 above. microwave cooking times may vary.
• 6 notes.
• 7 for best results, use fresh marshmallows.
• 8 1 jar (7 oz.) marshmallow crème can be substituted for marshmallows.
• 9 diet, reduced calorie or tub margarine is not recommended.
• 10 store no more than two days at room temperature in airtight container. to freeze, place in layers separated by wax paper in airtight container. freeze for up to 6 weeks. let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.