Cornflake wreaths are the treat grandmas made every December, and they still disappear first from the cookie tray. Melted butter and marshmallows are tinted green, stirred with cornflakes, and spooned into little wreaths. A few red candies make the berries. Five ingredients and about 20 minutes.
Why You’ll Love It
- No baking.
- Five ingredients.
- A nostalgic Christmas classic.
What You Need
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 bag (10 oz) mini marshmallows
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp green gel food coloring
- 5 cups cornflakes
- 2 tbsp red cinnamon candies (or red mini candies)
How to Make No-Bake Cornflake Christmas Wreaths
- Line a baking sheet with buttered parchment.
- Melt the butter and marshmallows in a large pot over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla and green coloring.
- Fold in the cornflakes until coated.
- With buttered hands, scoop small mounds onto the parchment and shape into wreaths with a hole in the middle.
- Press 3 red candies onto each wreath and let them set for 1 hour.
Tips
- Butter your hands so the mixture doesn’t stick.
- Work quickly while the mixture is warm.
- Gel coloring gives a deeper green than liquid.
Serving and Storing
Keep in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use Rice Krispies?
Yes, but cornflakes give the leafy look.
Can I make one big wreath?
Yes, shape it on a platter and slice to serve.
Are they sticky?
A little. Wrap them in wax paper for gifts.
No-Bake Cornflake Christmas Wreaths
Cornflakes coated in green marshmallow, shaped into little wreaths and dotted with red cinnamon candies. A classic holiday treat with no oven.
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 bag (10 oz) mini marshmallows
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp green gel food coloring
- 5 cups cornflakes
- 2 tbsp red cinnamon candies or red mini candies
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with buttered parchment.
- Melt the butter and marshmallows in a large pot over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla and green coloring.
- Fold in the cornflakes until coated.
- With buttered hands, scoop small mounds onto the parchment and shape into wreaths with a hole in the middle.
- Press 3 red candies onto each wreath and let them set for 1 hour.
Notes
Setting time is not included.
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