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Christmas Cornflake Wreath Cookies Recipe

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Celebrate the holiday season with these festive Christmas Cornflake Wreath Cookies, featuring crunchy cornflakes coated in sweet, green-tinted marshmallow, and topped with bright red cinnamon candies for a cheerful wreath appearance. These no-bake treats are quick and easy to make, perfect for holiday parties or gifting.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 5 heaping cups mini marshmallows (or about 52 large marshmallows)
  • 1 teaspoon green food coloring
  • 6 cups cornflakes cereal
  • 1/2 cup red hots (or small red cinnamon candies)

Instructions

  1. Measure Cornflakes: Measure out 6 cups of cornflakes into a large mixing bowl to prepare for coating.
  2. Melt Butter: In a saucepan over low heat, gently melt 1/2 cup of butter ensuring it does not burn.
  3. Add Marshmallows and Color: Add 5 heaping cups of mini marshmallows to the melted butter. Stir continuously until the marshmallows are completely melted and combined. Stir in 1 teaspoon of green food coloring until the mixture is evenly colored.
  4. Coat Cornflakes: Pour the melted marshmallow mixture over the cornflakes in the bowl. Stir gently but thoroughly to ensure all cornflakes are evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
  5. Prepare Work Surface: Place a piece of parchment paper on your counter or work surface for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
  6. Create Dollops: Spoon small dollops of the cornflake mixture onto the parchment paper, spacing them apart for shaping.
  7. Shape Wreaths: Grease your hands with butter, cooking spray, or dampen them with water to prevent sticking. Carefully shape each dollop into a wreath form by pinching a hole in the center.
  8. Add Toppings and Set: Place a few red hots or cinnamon candies on top of each wreath to resemble holly berries. Allow the wreath cookies to cool and set completely before serving or packaging.

Notes

  • Using mini marshmallows helps them melt faster and more evenly.
  • If you don’t have green food coloring, you can omit it or use natural coloring such as spinach juice, but expect a different shade.
  • Greasing your hands is important to prevent the sticky marshmallow mixture from clinging while shaping wreaths.
  • Let the cookies fully cool at room temperature to firm up properly; refrigeration is not necessary but can speed this up.
  • These wreath cookies are best stored in an airtight container at room temperature and consumed within 3-4 days.

Keywords: Christmas cookies, holiday treats, cornflake wreath cookies, easy no-bake cookies, festive desserts, holiday snacks

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