Description
These festive Christmas Wreath Cookies are a fun and easy holiday treat made with marshmallows, cornflakes, and colorful red candies. Perfect for holiday parties, this no-bake recipe creates deliciously sweet and crunchy wreath-shaped cookies that kids and adults will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Mixture
- 1 stick of butter (1/2 cup)
- 30 large marshmallows
- 6 drops green gel food coloring or 1 and 1/4 teaspoons liquid green food coloring
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 cups cornflakes
Decorations
- 1 bottle of red hot candies or 1/2 cup red candy coated chocolates such as mini M&M's
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Melt Ingredients: Place the marshmallows and butter in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second increments, stirring in between, until the mixture is completely melted and smooth.
- Add Flavor and Color: Stir in the green food coloring and vanilla extract until the marshmallow mixture is evenly colored and smooth.
- Mix with Cornflakes: Add the cornflakes to the marshmallow mixture and gently stir until all the cereal is well coated without breaking the flakes.
- Form Wreath Shapes: Lightly grease a 1/4 cup measuring cup with cooking spray and pack the mixture firmly inside. Turn the mixture out onto the prepared sheet pan. Using damp or greased fingers, press a hole in the center to create a wreath shape. Repeat for all cookies.
- Decorate: Press red hot candies or red candy coated chocolates onto the wreaths to mimic holly berries.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool completely until firm before serving and enjoying.
Notes
- Use cooking spray on your fingers to prevent sticking when forming the wreath holes.
- If you don't have green food coloring, you can substitute with green matcha powder for a subtle flavor and color.
- Red candy coated chocolates like mini M&M's add a colorful festive touch; alternatively, use red cinnamon candies.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Microwave times may vary depending on your appliance; melt the marshmallows and butter carefully to avoid burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
