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Christmas Wreath Cookies

Christmas Wreath Cookies

These Christmas wreath cookies combine butter, marshmallows, cornflakes, green food coloring, vanilla, and red candies in one no-bake holiday dessert. You melt the marshmallow mixture in the microwave, fold in the cornflakes, shape the wreaths in a greased measuring cup, and let them firm up for 20 to 30 minutes. Make these Christmas wreath cookies for a holiday party, cookie tray, or preschool celebration when you need an easy festive treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 207
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 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
  • 1 bottle of red hot candies or 1/2 cup red candy coated chocolates (such as mini M&M's)
  • cooking spray

Equipment

  • Large microwave-safe bowl
  • 1/4 cup measuring cup
  • Sheet pan
  • Cooking spray

Method
 

  1. Prep Your Pan
    Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Skipping this step makes the wreaths harder to remove later.
  2. Melt the Base
    Place the marshmallows and butter in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each round, until melted. The mixture usually takes 1.5 to 2 minutes total. If the marshmallows puff up, stir them back down.
  3. Add Color and Flavor
    Add the green food coloring and vanilla. Stir until the marshmallow mixture becomes smooth. Gel coloring creates a deeper green, while liquid coloring works in a pinch. Add it a tiny bit at a time until you reach the shade you want.
  4. Fold in the Cornflakes
    Add the cornflakes to the bowl and gently stir until the cereal coats evenly with the marshmallow mixture. Avoid crushing every flake. Some breakage is fine.
  5. Shape the Wreaths
    Pack the mixture into a greased 1/4 cup measuring cup and turn it out onto the prepared sheet pan. Use your fingers to make a hole in the middle and form a wreath shape. Decorate with red candies. Dampen or coat your fingers with cooking spray to make shaping easier. If the hole closes slightly, the treat still looks like a wreath.
  6. Cool and Serve
    Cool the wreaths completely until firm. They firm up in about 20 to 30 minutes at room temperature. For faster setting, place them in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.