No-Bake Christmas Wreath Cookies

Our new twist on this old classic boasts whole grain goodness and the perfect marshmallow to crunch ratio—all thanks to Total cereal.

Ingredients:

1/2     cup butter

1        package (10 oz) miniature marshmallows

20      drops green liquid food color

3/4     cup white vanilla baking chips

5        cups Whole Grain Total™ cereal

56      red cinnamon candies

Directions:

• 1 In large microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High 30 seconds to 1 minute or until melted. Add marshmallows; toss to coat. Microwave uncovered on High 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until marshmallows are completely melted and mixture is well blended.
• 2 Stir in green food color to desired shade of green. Add white vanilla baking chips to marshmallow mixture, and stir until melted, microwaving an additional 30 seconds if necessary.
• 3 Stir in cereal until evenly coated.
• 4 Drop 1/3 cup of cereal mixture on waxed paper-lined cookie sheet. Use greased hands to form into wreath shape. Place 4 red cinnamon candies on wreath to decorate. Repeat with remaining cereal mixture and candies. Refrigerate 15 minutes before serving.

Source:  bettycrocker.com