Description
These festive Christmas Wreath Cookies are a delightful and easy-to-make treat perfect for the holiday season. Made with buttery marshmallow-coated cornflakes shaped into wreaths and decorated with red candies, they bring a fun and colorful touch to any holiday gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Mixture
- 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 & Preparation
- 1 bottle of red hot candies or 1/2 cup red candy coated chocolates such as mini M&M’s
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Surface: Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Melt Butter and Marshmallows: Place the marshmallows and butter in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until the mixture is fully melted and smooth.
- Add Color and Flavor: Stir in the green food coloring and vanilla extract until the marshmallow mixture is uniformly green and smooth in texture.
- Coat Cornflakes: Add the cornflakes to the bowl and gently stir, making sure that all the cereal is evenly coated with the green marshmallow mixture. Be gentle to keep the flakes intact.
- Form Wreath Shapes: Grease a 1/4 cup measuring cup using cooking spray. Pack the cereal mixture firmly into the cup, then carefully turn it out onto the prepared sheet pan. Use your fingers (damp or coated with cooking spray) to make a hole in the center, forming a wreath shape.
- Decorate: Place red hot candies or red candy-coated chocolates around the wreath to mimic holly berries.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the wreath cookies to cool completely until firm. Once set, they are ready to serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Using damp or greased fingers helps to shape the wreath holes without sticking.
- For a more vivid green color, opt for gel food coloring over liquid.
- Store the wreath cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh and crispy.
- These cookies do not require baking and are a great no-heat holiday treat option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
