1. In large saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Add marshmallows. Stir until marshmallows melt and mixture in syrupy. Remove from heat.

2. Add cereal, stirring until well coated.

3. Turn mixture out onto greased baking sheet. Using buttered fingers, shape mixture into a large wreath or shape into 12 individual wreaths on 2 greased baking sheets, using about 125 ml (1/2 cup) mixture each.

4. While still warm, press cherries/jellybeans and almonds onto surface as desired to decorate. Cool.

Microwave Directions:

1. In large microwaveable bowl, microwave butter at HIGH 1 minute or until melted. Add marshmallows, tossing to coat. Microwave at HIGH 2 1/2 minutes longer, stirring every minute. Follow step 2 and 3 above.(Microwave cooking times are for 700-watt ovens; increase by 15-30 seconds for lower wattage ovens).

Note:

Wreath may be used as centrepiece or treat the first day, then covered and refrigerated for up to 5 days for eating. Wreath can stand for several weeks at room temperature but will not be edible.

YIELD:1 large (about 23 cm/9") wreath or 12 individual wreaths

PER SERVING: (1/12 of wreath)

190 Calories (800 kJ)

1.5 g Protein

30 g Carbohydrate

8.0 g Fat

0.4 g Dietary Fibre

247 mg sodium

20 mg potassium

In keeping with good allergy practices, we remind you to be aware of allergens and to check labels on any packaged goods used. This recipe has been tested using Kellogg's* products. Results with other products may vary.