Christmas Cornflake Wreath Cookies
Transform your holiday baking with these festive and fun Christmas Cornflake Wreath Cookies! These no-bake treats combine melty marshmallows, buttery richness, and the nostalgic crunch of cornflakes, all dressed up in vibrant green food coloring to mimic holiday wreaths. Garnished with red cinnamon candies or candy-coated chocolates as “holly berries,” these cookies are as eye-catching as they are delicious. Perfect for holiday gatherings, cookie exchanges, or a fun family activity, this quick and easy recipe takes just 30 minutes to prepare. With their whimsical design and irresistible flavor, these Christmas cookies are sure to become a beloved seasonal tradition!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon green food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups cornflakes cereal
- 1 cup red cinnamon candies (or red candy-coated chocolates)
- 1 as needed nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
In a large saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat.
Add the mini marshmallows to the melted butter and stir continuously until fully melted and smooth.
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the green food coloring and vanilla extract until the mixture is evenly colored and fragrant.
Gently fold in the cornflakes cereal until they are evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
Prepare a work area with sheets of wax paper or parchment paper to prevent sticking. Lightly spray your hands with nonstick cooking spray.
Scoop roughly 1/4 cup of the mixture onto the prepared work surface. Shape it into a small round wreath, leaving a hole in the center. Work quickly, as the mixture will begin to set.
Decorate each wreath with 3 to 4 red cinnamon candies (or red candy-coated chocolates) to resemble holly berries.
Allow the wreaths to set at room temperature for at least 30 minutes until firm.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3518 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.5 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.0 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 2657 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 756.6 g | 275% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.9 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 412.8 g | ||
| Protein | 24.7 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 12.1 mcg | 61% | |
| Calcium | 25 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 98.2 mg | 546% | |
| Potassium | 288 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
