Description
Celebrate the holidays with these delightful Christmas Wreath Cookies, made from buttery marshmallow and cornflake clusters, dyed a festive green and decorated with red candies to resemble a traditional holiday wreath. These no-bake treats are quick to prepare, fun for family activities, and perfect for sharing at holiday parties.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 stick of butter (1/2 cup)
- 30 large marshmallows
- 6 drops green gel food coloring or 1 1/4 teaspoons liquid green food coloring
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-ins and Decorations
- 5 cups cornflakes
- 1 bottle of red hot candies or 1/2 cup red candy coated chocolates such as mini M&M’s
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare the pan: Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray to prevent sticking and set aside.
- Melt butter and marshmallows: In a large saucepan, melt the 1/2 cup butter over low heat. Add the 30 large marshmallows and stir until completely melted and smooth.
- Add color and flavor: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 6 drops of green gel food coloring (or 1 1/4 teaspoons liquid green food coloring) and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until evenly combined.
- Mix in cornflakes: Gradually add in 5 cups of cornflakes, gently folding them into the marshmallow mixture until fully coated but not crushed.
- Shape wreaths: Lightly grease your hands with cooking spray and take portions of the mixture to shape into small wreath rings on the prepared baking sheet.
- Decorate: Press red hot candies or red candy-coated chocolates evenly around each wreath to mimic holly berries.
- Set and serve: Allow the wreaths to cool and set at room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving or storing in an airtight container.
Notes
- Use cooking spray on your hands when shaping the wreaths to prevent sticking.
- If you don’t have green food coloring, you can substitute with natural alternatives like spinach juice but expect a different taste.
- Customize your wreaths by adding other edible decorations such as mini chocolate chips or colored sprinkles.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- These wreath cookies are a kid-friendly, no-bake dessert perfect for holiday parties and gift-giving.
Keywords: Christmas cookies, holiday treats, no-bake cookies, marshmallow cookies, festive desserts, cornflake wreaths