Description
A festive no-bake Christmas treat that yields crunchy green wreath cookies studded with red candy accents. Melted butter and marshmallows bind cornflakes into rings resembling miniature wreaths, perfect for holiday snacking or gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 bag mini marshmallows (approximately 10 oz)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons green gel food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 cups cornflakes
- 2 tablespoons red cinnamon candies
Instructions
- Prepare workspace Line a baking sheet with wax paper and have greased hands ready for shaping the wreaths.
- Melt butter In a large pot over low heat, melt the unsalted butter until fully liquefied and simmering lightly.
- Melt marshmallows Add the marshmallows to the melted butter and stir until completely melted and smooth.
- Color and flavor Stir in the green gel food coloring and vanilla extract until the mixture is evenly colored and fragrant.
- Coat with cornflakes Fold in the cornflakes gradually, coating each flake with the marshmallow mixture to form a sticky, green cereal mass.
- Scoop onto wax paper Using a greased spoon or scoop, drop mounds of the mixture onto the prepared wax paper.
- Shape into wreaths With greased hands, shape each mound into a ring or wreath form, ensuring a hollow center.
- Add cinnamon candies Press red cinnamon candies onto the wreaths as decorative accents, spacing them evenly around the ring.
- Set Allow the wreaths to set at room temperature for about 60 minutes, or until firm.
Notes
- Greasing hands and spoon helps prevent sticking during shaping.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For a sweeter treat, increase marshmallows slightly or drizzle white chocolate over the finished wreaths.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: christmas wreath cookies, no-bake cookies, cornflake treats, holiday snacks, wreaths, marshmallow candy
