this almost did not get posted as i've been without power since nine this morning

gypsy

1 1/2 tbs. Margarine

5 oz. marshmallows (approx 20) or 2 cups miniature marshmallows

3 cups crisp rice cereal

1 tub ready-to-spread vanilla frosting

A few drops of green food coloring

2 lbs. of "M&M's" Plain Chocolate Candies for the Holidays

1 red satin bow

What to do:

1. Melt margarine in a saucepan over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted.

2. Remove from heat and tint with food coloring. Mix in crisp rice cereal.

3. Coast your hands with margarine and form mixture into a ring on wax paper. (Ring should be about 7 inches in diameter.)

4. Stir in a few drops of food coloring in the frosting until blended thoroughly. Reserve 1/4 cup and set aside.

5. Using a butter knife or spatula, spread thin layer of frosting over the entire ring.

6. Place green "M&M's"(R) Plain Chocolate Candies for the Holidays all over the ring. For any open spots, dab some of the vanilla frosting on the back of the green "M&M's"(R) Plain Chocolate Candies for the Holidays and place where needed.

7. Dab frosting on the red "M&M's"(R) Plain Chocolate Candies for the Holidays and place 3 candies in a cluster to create berries.

8. Dab frosting on the back of the bow, and place on wreath.

9. Slice to serve!