Christmas Cornflake Wreath Cookies
Easy no-bake Christmas Cornflake Wreath Cookies made with crispy cornflakes, melted marshmallows, butter, vanilla, and green food coloring. Finished with red candies for a festive holly wreath look.
Servings: 20
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups cornflakes
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Green food coloring as needed
- ¼ –⅓ cup red cinnamon candies or red candy-coated chocolates
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment or wax paper.
- Add butter and mini marshmallows to a large saucepan.
- Melt over low heat, stirring frequently, until smooth.
- Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Add green food coloring gradually until the mixture reaches the desired Christmas green color.
- Gently fold in the cornflakes until evenly coated.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Using lightly buttered hands, shape each portion into a small wreath with a hole in the center.
- Immediately decorate each wreath with red candies.
- Allow the wreaths to cool completely and set at room temperature.
- Carefully remove from the parchment and store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Work quickly while the marshmallow mixture is warm because it becomes harder to shape as it cools.
- Lightly grease your hands before shaping the wreaths to prevent sticking.
- Fold the cornflakes gently so they remain crisp.
- Keep the heat low when melting the marshmallows.
- Have the candies ready before you begin shaping.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Avoid humid conditions because moisture can soften the cornflakes.
Nutrition
- Calories: Approximately 120 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Sugar: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 80 mg