A delightful holiday treat featuring green cereal clusters adorned with red candies, perfect for festive gatherings.
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Use a non-stick saucepan to prevent sticking and burning.
Add the marshmallows to the melted butter and stir until fully melted and smooth.
Stir constantly to avoid scorching the marshmallows.
Remove the saucepan from heat and mix in the green food coloring until evenly distributed.
Adjust the amount of food coloring to achieve your desired shade of green.
Fold in the crispy rice cereal until it is evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
Work quickly to ensure the cereal is well coated before the mixture cools.
Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto wax paper to form clusters.
Use a greased spoon to prevent sticking.
Press three red candies onto each cluster while the mixture is still warm.
Press gently to ensure the candies adhere without deforming the clusters.
Allow the clusters to cool and set for about an hour.
Place the clusters in a cool, dry area to set properly.
Store the clusters in an airtight container, layering them with wax paper to prevent sticking.
Ensure the container is sealed tightly to maintain freshness.