Description
Celebrate the holidays with these festive Christmas Wreath Cookies made from buttery marshmallows, crispy cornflakes, and decorated with red candies to resemble wreath berries. These no-bake treats are easy to make and perfect for holiday parties or gift-giving.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
- 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
- 1/2 cup red candy coated chocolates such as mini M&M's or 1 bottle red hot candies
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare Cookie Base: Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and to create a surface for cooling the cookies.
- Melt Marshmallows and Butter: Place the marshmallows and butter in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second increments, stirring between each, until the mixture is fully melted and smooth.
- Add Color and Flavor: Stir in the green food coloring and vanilla extract until the marshmallow mixture is evenly colored and flavors are combined.
- Coat Cereal: Add the cornflakes to the bowl and gently stir to coat all the cereal evenly with the marshmallow mixture, being careful not to crush the flakes.
- Shape Wreaths: Grease a 1/4 cup measuring cup with cooking spray. Pack the marshmallow-coated cereal mixture firmly into the cup. Turn the mixture out onto the prepared sheet pan. Using your fingers coated with cooking spray or dampened, form a hole in the middle to create a wreath shape.
- Decorate: Press red candies (red hot candies or mini M&M's) around the wreath to mimic holly berries, adding festive color.
- Cool and Set: Allow the wreath cookies to cool completely on the sheet pan until firm and set before serving.
Notes
- Use cooking spray or damp fingers to prevent sticking while shaping the wreath holes.
- You can use gel or liquid green food coloring depending on availability. Gel tends to give a more vibrant green color.
- Substitute red candy coated chocolates with red gumdrops or dried cranberries for decoration if preferred.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- Adding a pinch of salt to the marshmallow mixture can balance sweetness if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
