Festive Fruit Wreaths

Nutty, fruity and chewy, these colorful wreaths make a very merry dessert for any holiday festivity.

 

(Nutrition Information)

• 3 tablespoons   butter or margarine
• 1 package   (10 oz., about 40) regular marshmallows
• - OR -
• 4 cups   miniature marshmallows
• 1 teaspoon   vanilla
• 5 cups   Kellogg's® Rice Krispies® Cereal
• 1/2 cup  chopped dates
• 1/2 cup  chopped red candied cherries
• 1/2 cup  chopped green candied cherries
• 1/2 cup   broken walnuts
•    Mulit-colored candies (optional)
•    Powdered sugar (optional)
• Why use Kellogg's® Rice Krispies®?
  

  

  Why use Kellogg's® Rice Krispies®?

  As the first crisped rice cereal, Kellogg’s® Rice Krispies® has been bringing families together in the kitchen for over 80 years.

  To experience the timeless flavor, make your Rice Krispies Treats® squares with the original Rice Krispies® brand cereal.

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1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla.

2. Add KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES cereal, dates, red cherries, green cherries and nuts. Stir until well coated.

3. Transfer cereal mixture to wax paper. Using buttered hands shape mixture into wreath approximately 8 inches in diameter. Decorate with candy and sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired. Best if served the same day.


MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:
In microwave-safe bowl heat butter and marshmallows on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Add vanilla, stirring until combined. Follow steps 2 and 3 above. Microwave cooking times may vary.


Note

For best results, use fresh marshmallows.
1 jar (7 oz.) marshmallow crème can be substituted for marshmallows.
Diet, reduced calorie or tub margarine is not recommended.
Store no more than two days at room temperature in airtight container.

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