Festive Fruit Wreaths

Festive Fruit Wreaths

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

PREP TIME (MIN)

20

TOTAL TIME (MIN)

40

SERVINGS

12

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoonsbutter or margarine
  • 1 package (10 oz., about 40)JET-PUFFED Marshmallows
  • OR
  • 5-1/2 cups JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
  • 1 teaspoonvanilla
  • 5 cupsKellogg's® Rice Krispies® cereal
  • 1/2 cupchopped dates
  • 1/2 cupchopped red candied cherries
  • 1/2 cupchopped green candied cherries
  • 1/2 cupbroken walnuts
  • Mulit-colored candies (optional)
  • Powdered sugar (optional)

Directions

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.