Description
These Christmas Cornflake Wreath Cookies are a Christmas classic. They are so easy to make and delicious. Not to mention there are only 6 ingredients!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (112g) unsalted butter
- 30 large (206g) marshmallows
- 6 drops green gel icing color or 1 ½ tsp liquid green food coloring
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4–5 cups (112g-140g) cornflakes
- 1 bottle of Red Hot candies
Instructions
- Line a sheet pan or cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicon baking mat.
- Add the butter to a large pot and melt over low heat, then add the marshmallows. Stir continuously until the marshmallows are fully melted, then add the green coloring and vanilla extract.
- Add the cornflakes to the pot and gently stir until they are all well-coated with the marshmallow mixture.
- Scoop 2 tablespoons at a time and drop onto the prepared baking sheet. Use your hands to shape each one into a wreath. If the mixture is sticking to your hands, you can grease them with butter or cooking spray.
- Top each wreath with a few Red Hots, then allow to cool completely.
Notes
- Marshmallows – I used the regular large marshmallows, but you could use another size. I’d just recommend measuring by weight with a food scale to ensure accurate measurements.
- Cornflakes – Keep in mind that adding more or less cornflakes can lead to softer or firmer wreaths. It may also be difficult to coat them all with enough of the green mixture if you add too many.
- Red Hots – You won’t need the whole container. If you’re not a fan of red hots, you can decorate with mini red M&Ms instead.
- Grease your hands – If you find that the cornflake mixture sticks to your hands, try greasing them with butter or cooking spray.
- Storage – Christmas cornflake wreath cookies can be stored in an airtight container on the counter. They’re best enjoyed within a week.
- Freezing – Christmas wreath cookies also freeze well. Once they’ve cooled completely, you can store them in a Ziploc bag or freezer-safe container. You may want to add parchment paper between layers. Thaw in the fridge before enjoying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 158
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 83.7 mg
- Fat: 7.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 22.2 g
- Protein: 1.1 g
- Cholesterol: 20.3 mg
