Christmas Wreath Cookies
These festive no-bake cookies are made with cornflakes, marshmallows, and butter, and decorated with red candies for a delightful holiday treat.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 2
- Total Time: 17
- Yield: 12-15 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Place the marshmallows and butter in a large bowl.
- Microwave the mixture in 30-second increments until melted and smooth.
- Add the green food coloring and vanilla extract.
- Stir until the marshmallow mixture is smooth and evenly colored.
- Add the cornflakes to the bowl.
- Gently stir to coat the cereal evenly with the marshmallow mixture.
- Pack the mixture into a greased 1/4 cup measuring cup.
- Turn the packed mixture out onto the prepared sheet pan.
- Use your fingers to make a hole in the middle to form a wreath shape.
- Decorate each wreath with red candies immediately.
- Cool completely until firm.
- Serve and enjoy.
Notes
Grease your hands lightly with cooking spray or dampen them with water before shaping to prevent sticking.
Work quickly when shaping the wreaths as the marshmallow mixture sets as it cools.
Ensure candies are pressed onto the wreaths while still warm so they adhere properly.
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.
Find it online: https://theopenoven.com/christmas-wreath-cookies/