Description
Delightfully festive Christmas Wreath Cookies made with butter, marshmallows, cornflakes, and decorated with red candies for a cheerful holiday treat. These no-bake, easy-to-make cookies are perfect for holiday parties and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 stick 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 red hot candies or 1/2 cup red candy coated chocolates such as mini M&M's
- Cooking spray for greasing
Instructions
- Prepare the pan: Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
- 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 combined.
- Add color and flavor: Stir in the green food coloring and vanilla extract until the marshmallow mixture is smooth and evenly colored.
- Mix in cereal: Add the cornflakes to the bowl and gently fold them into the marshmallow mixture, ensuring all cereal pieces are well coated.
- Shape the wreaths: Grease a 1/4 cup measuring cup with cooking spray, pack the mixture firmly into it, and turn it out onto the lined sheet pan. Use damp or greased fingers to create a hole in the center, shaping it like a wreath.
- Decorate: Press red hot candies or red candy-coated chocolates onto the wreath to simulate holly berries.
- Cool and serve: Allow the wreath cookies to cool completely until firm before serving.
Notes
- Using cooking spray on your fingers helps prevent the sticky mixture from adhering while shaping.
- You can substitute cornflakes with Rice Krispies or similar cereals for a different texture.
- If you prefer a milder green color, adjust the quantity of food coloring accordingly.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure the cornflakes used are certified gluten-free.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg
