Cereal Christmas Trees

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

Festive and fun, these colorful cereal Christmas trees are perfect for holiday parties and kids' treats, combining sweet marshmallows, vibrant green food coloring, and crunchy Cheerios.

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Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp. butter
  • 32 large or 3 c. miniature marshmallows
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp. green food coloring
  • 4 c. Cheerios cereal
  • small gumdrops

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan, heat butter and marshmallows over low heat, stirring constantly, until marshmallows are melted.
  2. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and green food coloring.
  3. Fold in Cheerios cereal until evenly coated.
  4. Shape the mixture into small conical tree shapes and decorate with small gumdrops.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

598 kcal 30% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.5g 7% DV
Total Fat 27.5g 35% DV
Carbs 69.1g 25% DV
Fiber 2.8g 10% DV
Sugar 33.6g 67% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 154.8mg 7% DV
Potassium 206.8mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 125mcg 14% DV
Vitamin C 19.6mg 22% DV
Vitamin D 0.9mcg 5% DV
Calcium 286.8mg 22% DV
Iron 11.4mg 63% DV
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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