Lemony Christmas Trees Recipe
Ingredients
| Sugar crisp/Post sugar krinkles | 2 Cup (32 tbs) (Post Brand) | |
| Chopped candied cherries | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Chopped dates | 3 Tablespoon | |
| Chopped walnuts | 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| Light corn syrup | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Molasses | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Salt | 1⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| Vinegar | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Butter/Shortening | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Vanilla | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Diced citron | 1⁄2 Teaspoon |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 362 Calories from Fat 60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7 g10.4%
Saturated Fat 2.1 g10.5%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 3.6 mg1.2%
Sodium 139.1 mg5.8%
Total Carbohydrates 73 g24.2%
Dietary Fiber 2.9 g11.5%
Sugars 41.2 g
Protein 3 g6.2%
Vitamin A 0.8% Vitamin C 0.03%
Calcium 1.6% Iron 2.5%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Set aside.
Combine syrup, molasses, salt, and vinegar in saucepan.
Bring to a boil over low heat, stirring constantly.
Continue boiling, stirring occasionally, until a small amount of mixture forms a hard ball in cold water (or to a temperature of 255°F.).
Remove from heat.
Add butter and vanilla and stir until blended.
Add hot syrup to cereal and fruits, mixing quickly.
Shape cereal mixture into solid cones to make trees.
Insert blunt end of wooden skewer in bottom of cone.
Arrange bits of citron as decorations on trees.
To hold tree erect, insert sharp end of skewer in an orange or apple.
Use as table decorations and favors at children's holiday party.
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