Description
These festive Christmas Wreath Cookies are a delightful treat that combines crunchy cornflakes with gooey marshmallow, tinted green and shaped into charming holiday wreaths decorated with red candies. Perfect for holiday parties and gifting, they are quick to make with simple ingredients and no baking required.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 stick of butter (1/2 cup)
- 30 large marshmallows
- 6 drops green gel food coloring or 1 and 1/4 teaspoons liquid green food coloring
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 cups cornflakes
Decoration
- 1 bottle of red hot candies or 1/2 cup red candy coated chocolates such as mini M&M’s
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare the baking surface: Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Melt marshmallows and butter: Place the marshmallows and butter in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until completely melted and smooth.
- Add color and flavor: Stir in the green food coloring and vanilla extract into the melted marshmallow mixture until evenly combined and the mixture is smooth.
- Combine with cornflakes: Add the cornflakes to the marshmallow mixture. Gently fold the cornflakes until they are evenly coated without crushing the cereal.
- Form the wreath shapes: Grease a 1/4 cup measuring cup with cooking spray. Pack it tightly with the cornflake mixture, then turn it out onto the prepared sheet pan. Use damp or cooking spray-coated fingers to shape each mound into a wreath by making a hole in the center.
- Decorate: Press red hot candies or red candy-coated chocolates onto the wreaths to resemble holly berries.
- Cool and set: Allow the wreath cookies to cool completely until firm, about 15-20 minutes. Once set, they are ready to serve or package as gifts.
Notes
- Using cooking spray on your fingers helps prevent the sticky marshmallow mixture from clinging as you shape the wreaths.
- For best results, form the cookies shortly after mixing while the marshmallow is still warm and pliable.
- You can substitute candy canes or other red candies for decorating if preferred.
- Store the wreath cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- This recipe is kid-friendly and great for holiday baking activities.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
