Description
Festive no-bake Christmas Wreath Cookies made with cornflakes, marshmallows, and a touch of vanilla. Shaped like wreaths and decorated with red candies, they’re perfect for holiday gatherings and fun with kids.
Ingredients
- 4 cups cornflakes
- 1 package (10 oz) mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Green food coloring (about 1/2 tsp or to desired color)
- Red cinnamon candies or red mini M&Ms (for decoration)
- Cooking spray or butter (for greasing hands and tools)
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
- Add the mini marshmallows and stir continuously until fully melted and smooth.
- Stir in the green food coloring and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Remove from heat and gently fold in the cornflakes, making sure they’re evenly coated.
- Let the mixture cool slightly until pliable but not too hot to handle.
- Grease your hands with butter or cooking spray. Scoop out a small portion of the mixture and shape it into a wreath by forming a circle and creating a hole in the center.
- Place each wreath on wax or parchment paper.
- Immediately press 2–3 red cinnamon candies into each wreath for decoration.
- Allow the cookies to set at room temperature until firm (about 30 minutes).
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for more vibrant green color.
- Grease hands well to prevent sticking when shaping the wreaths.
- Make them gluten-free by using certified gluten-free cornflakes and marshmallows.
- Try different decorations like mini M&Ms, edible pearls, or sprinkles.
- Don’t refrigerate or freeze, as texture may change.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
