Description
Celebrate the holiday season with these festive Christmas Wreath Cookies made from gooey marshmallows, buttery cornflakes, and vibrant green food coloring. These no-bake treats are easy to shape into adorable wreaths and decorated with red cinnamon candies or mini red M&M’s to mimic holly berries, making them a fun and delicious addition to your holiday dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Mixture
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 30 large marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ teaspoons green food coloring
- 4 cups cornflake cereal
Decoration
- Red cinnamon candies or mini red M&M’s (for garnish)
- Nonstick cooking spray (for hands)
Instructions
- Melt Butter and Marshmallows: In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the marshmallows and stir constantly until completely melted and smooth, creating a creamy base.
- Add Flavor and Color: Remove the saucepan from the heat, then stir in the vanilla extract and green food coloring until the mixture is evenly colored a festive green.
- Mix in Cereal: Gently fold in the cornflake cereal until each flake is fully coated with the marshmallow mixture, ensuring an even texture throughout.
- Shape Wreaths: Lightly spray your hands with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking, then form the mixture into small wreath shapes and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Decorate: While the mixture is still soft, press red cinnamon candies or mini red M&M’s onto each wreath to resemble holly berries, adding a festive touch.
- Cool and Set: Allow the cookies to cool and set for about 30 minutes at room temperature before serving to ensure they hold their shape.
Notes
- Work quickly as the marshmallow mixture sets fast and becomes difficult to shape.
- If the mixture becomes too firm to handle, briefly warm it over low heat to soften.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
