Description
Delight your holiday season with these festive Christmas Wreath Cookies made from crispy cornflakes coated in a sweet, green-tinted marshmallow mixture and decorated with bright red candies. These no-bake treats are easy to make, fun to shape, and perfect for holiday parties or gifting.
Ingredients
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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
- 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 work surface: Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and allow the cookies to set properly.
- Melt butter and marshmallows: Place the marshmallows and butter in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until the mixture is completely melted and smooth.
- Add color and flavor: Stir in the green gel or liquid food coloring and vanilla extract until the marshmallow mixture is uniformly colored and smooth.
- Coat the cereal: Add the cornflakes to the bowl and gently fold them into the marshmallow mixture, ensuring the cereal is evenly coated without crushing the flakes.
- Shape the wreaths: Lightly grease a 1/4 cup measuring cup with cooking spray. Pack the cereal mixture firmly into the cup, then turn it out onto the lined sheet pan. Use your fingers (damp or coated with cooking spray) to create a hole in the center to form a wreath shape.
- Decorate: Place red hot candies or red candy-coated chocolates around the wreath to resemble festive berries.
- Set the cookies: Allow the wreaths to cool completely at room temperature until firm, then serve or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Using damp or sprayed fingers prevents sticking while shaping the wreaths.
- You can substitute cornflakes with other crispy cereals if desired.
- For a stronger green color, gel food coloring is preferred over liquid.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 3 days.
- These wreaths can be customized with other colorful candies for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
