Festive Fruit Wreaths

Prep Time: Total Time: Servings: 12 Mom Rating:
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Nutty, fruity and chewy, these colorful wreaths make a very merry dessert for any holiday festivity.
 

Christmas Recipes - Giant wreath-shaped dessert with candied fruits

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

(Nutrition Information)

  • 3 tablespoons   butter or margarine
  • 1 package   (10 oz., about 40) regular marshmallows
  • - OR -
  • 4 cups   miniature marshmallows
  • 1 teaspoon   vanilla
  • 5 cups   Kellogg's® Rice Krispies® Cereal
  • 1/2 cup  chopped dates
  • 1/2 cup  chopped red candied cherries
  • 1/2 cup  chopped green candied cherries
  • 1/2 cup   broken walnuts
  •    Mulit-colored candies (optional)
  •    Powdered sugar (optional)
  • Why use Kellogg's® Rice Krispies®?
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    Why use Kellogg's® Rice Krispies®?

    As the first crisped rice cereal, Kellogg’s® Rice Krispies® has been bringing families together in the kitchen for over 80 years.

    To experience the timeless flavor, make your Rice Krispies Treats® squares with the original Rice Krispies® brand cereal.

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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.

As we approached the holidays last year, I began to realize that time and circumstance was not going to allow me to do my usual holiday baking. While my son and I both are trying to lose weight, it just seemed wrong not to have SOME treats for the holidays. So when a family member dropped off a couple of big boxes of Rice Crispies, I called my 12 year old son from work and told him we would make some treats together. He responded enthusiastically, but then admitted sheepishly that he had already opened a box and had a big bowl. I responded that I didn't even know he liked them! Since then, I have learned that having Rice Crispies available in the mornings is one of the easiest ways to lure that boy out of bed for school! Who knew!

Linda, SD

Posted: 07-19-2009, 2:33 PM


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1. my sis made it for her college peeps she said they loved it then she made it for me an i loved it its DELICOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

joli, KS – Posted: 12-18-2008, 4:42 PM

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2. Here's an easy way to form the wreath, use non-stick bundt pan!

Cynthia, KS – Posted: 12-25-2009, 8:01 PM

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3. Here's an easy way to form the wreath, use non-stick bundt pan!

Cynthia, KS – Posted: 12-25-2009, 8:01 PM

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4. i am not mother yet and i am still single lady

carla, AR – Posted: 11-27-2008, 6:53 PM

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5. more suggestions for rice krispie treats

grace, IN – Posted: 11-20-2008, 7:19 AM

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