Cereal Christmas Trees

In large saucepan, heat butter and marshmallows over low heat, stirring constantly, until marshmallows are melted. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and food coloring. Fold in cereal until evenly coated. On waxed paper, quickly shape warm mixture with buttered hands into Christmas tree shapes, using about 2/3 c. mixture for each placecard size tree or ¼ cup mixture for each cookie size tree. For ornaments, cut gumdrops into slices and press onto trees.

Shape mixture into balls, using about ½ cup mixture for each. Cut gumdrops into fourths and press onto balls. Makes 8 balls.