Christmas Wreath Cookies
Delightful and festive cookies shaped like Christmas wreaths, made with cornflakes, marshmallows, and decorated with cinnamon candies, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter Melted
- 50 large marshmallows For a gooey base
- 1 teaspoon green gel food coloring For the festive color
- 4.5 cups corn flake cereal Provides texture and crunch
Decoration
- 1/4 cup red cinnamon candies To decorate the wreaths
Instructions
Preparation
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Making the Mixture
- In a medium or large heavy saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat.
- Once the butter is melted, add the large marshmallows to the pan. Stir constantly until fully melted and smooth.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and mix in the green gel food coloring until evenly distributed.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the cornflake cereal and pour the warm marshmallow mixture over it. Gently mix without crushing the cereal.
Shaping and Decorating
- Using a heaping teaspoon measure, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and shape them into wreath forms with slightly greased hands.
- While the mixture is still warm, press a few red cinnamon candies into each wreath.
- Allow the wreaths to sit at room temperature for about an hour to harden.
Serving
- After cooling, enjoy your Christmas Wreath Cookies!
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Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container. They can last for one to two weeks. Consider adding variations like chocolate dips or mixed nuts.