Christmas Cornflake Wreath Cookies

Four green christmas wreath cookies on a plate.

Christmas Cornflake Wreath Cookies

No-Bake Christmas Cornflake Wreath Cookies are always a favorite treat to make and eat during the holidays. With the five simple ingredients, you can make these cookies in no time and add them to your holiday cookie platter or give them as gifts.

Course Dessert

Cuisine Christmas dessert

Prep Time 15

set up time 30

Total Time 45

Servings

Calories 133kcal

Author Jere' Cassidy

Ingredients

4 cups mini marshmallows or, 20 large marshmallows
3 tablespoons butter
4 cups cornflakes or, use Rice Krispie cereal
drops green food color
¼ cinnamon candies optional - red mini M&M's

Instructions

Create a work surface with waxed paper so you can shape the wreaths easily.
In a large microwave-safe bowl, add the marshmallows and butter. Heat for 30-second intervals and stir well between each interval until the marshmallows and butter have melted completely and the mixture is smooth.
Working somewhat quickly, Add a few drops of green food coloring to achieve the desired wreath color. Stir until evenly distributed. Start with a few drops and add more if needed to reach your desired shade of green.
Add the cornflakes to the melted marshmallows and stir until they are well coated with the marshmallow mixture.
With buttered or greased hands, take 1/2 cup portions of the mixture and shape them into wreaths on a wax paper-lined surface. You can use a round cookie cutter as a guide to create uniform shapes.
While the wreaths are still soft, decorate them with red cinnamon candies or other small red candies to represent berries on the wreath.
Allow the wreath cookies to cool and set completely before serving.
Store the cookies in an airtight container for a week. If you need to stack the cookies, place wax paper between the layers to prevent sticking.

Notes

Variations -

You can replace the cornflakes with Rice Krispies cereal.
Make bows for the wreaths with strings of red licorice

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