Festive Fruit Wreath

1/4 c regular margarine
1 package (6 to 10 oz) regular marshmallows, about 40.
1 tsp vanilla
5 cups rice krispies
1/2 cup pitted dates
1/2 cup red, candied cherries
1/2 cup green, candied cherries
1/2 cup broken walnuts

Measure margarine into large sauce pan. Melt over low heat. Add marshmallows and cook, stirring constantly until marshmallows melt and mixture is very syrupy. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla. Add rice krispies, fruit, nuts and stir until well coated. Place mixture on wax paper, with buttered fingers shape into wreath (about 8 in diameter). Cool. Wreath may be decorate with colorful candy or sprinkled with confectionary sugar or glazing with icing.