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Marshmallow Treats (Bushes)

4 cups of mini marshmallows or 40 regular marshmallows
6 cups cereal (I use a mixture of corn flakes and whatever is left in the bottom of the box in the back of the cupboard....good way of using old cereal)
1/2 stick (or 1/4 cup) butter or margarine
Green food coloring

Melt butter in large saucepan over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Add dark green food coloring. Cook over low heat for about 3 minutes longer, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add your choice of cereal. Stir until well coated. Let cool for a minute or so (but not too long or it will harden in the pan).

WITH YOUR HANDS COATED WITH BUTTER/MARGARINE(so the mix won't stick to hands), scoop out the amount you want and form into bush or tree. You have to work fast. It also helps to place bushes on a glob of frosting so it will stick to the "yard".