Tree Trimmer TreatsTM

• 12 (6 inch) pieces red or black string licorice
• 12 JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
• 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1 (10 ounce) package JET-PUFFED Marshmallows*
• 6 cups KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES cereal
• Prepared frosting
• M&MS brand chocolate candies

1. Fold each licorice piece in half and push ends through centers of 12 miniature marshmallows.
2. Set aside.
3. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat.
4. Add 10 ounces marshmallows and stir until completely melted.
5. Remove from heat.
6. Add KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES cereal.
7. Stir until well coated.
8. Using 1/2-cup measuring cup coated with cooking spray divide warm cereal mixture into 12 portions.
9. Using buttered hands shape each portion into ornament shape around licorice ends.
10. Cool.
11. Decorate with frosting and M&M'S brand chocolate candies.
12. Best if served the same day.

black string licorice, jetpuffed miniature marshmallows, butter, marshmallows, rice krispies cereal, frosting, chocolate candies

Taken from allrecipes.com/recipe/tree-trimmer-treats/ (may not work)