1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.

2. In separate bowl mix cereal and dried cranberries.

3. Add Rice Krispies mixture to melted butter and marshmallows.  Stir well. (Work those arm muscles!)

4. Using buttered spatula or wax paper evenly press mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Cool. Cut into 2-inch squares. (I recommend trying this size, as my 8×8 pan proved to be too top heavy for the sticks.)

5. Insert cookie stick (I found these at my local craft store) and stick in the freezer to harden for 10-15 minutes. (You might try adding a little melted chocolate to the end of the stick to help it hold.)

6. Melt white chocolate chips and oil in double broiler.

7. Remove treats from freezer and dip top third into melted white chocolate. Coat with chopped macadamia nuts.

8. Allow to cool upright or by placing on a cookie sheet. (You might even want to throw them back in the freezer for a few minutes.) Or if you happen to find a school bus filled with apples, remove the apples and poke holes in the roof to display.

9. Step back and admire your awesome creation.

10. Strike up an after school conversation while snacking on these yummy fruity/nutty treats!