Description
Delightfully festive Cornflake Wreaths are a quick and easy holiday treat made with buttery marshmallow-coated cornflakes shaped into charming wreaths and decorated with cinnamon candies. Perfect for Christmas celebrations, these no-bake snacks come together in just minutes and bring a vibrant, sweet touch to your holiday dessert table.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 10 ounces mini marshmallows
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon green food coloring (add more for deeper color)
Dry Ingredients
- 5-6 cups cornflakes
- 72 cinnamon imperials (red hots) or mini M&M’s
Instructions
- Melt Butter and Marshmallows: In a large pan over medium heat, melt 1/2 cup salted butter. Once melted, add 10 ounces of mini marshmallows and stir continuously until the marshmallows are completely melted and smooth.
- Add Flavor and Color: Remove the pan from heat. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1/2 teaspoon green food coloring. Mix until the color is consistent, adding more food coloring if you want a deeper green hue.
- Combine with Cornflakes: Add 5-6 cups of cornflakes to the melted marshmallow mixture. Stir gently but thoroughly until all cornflakes are evenly coated with the green marshmallow mixture.
- Form Wreath Shapes: Line a baking dish or countertop with parchment paper. Butter your hands to prevent sticking, then scoop about a 2-inch spoonful of the mixture and shape it into a wreath with a hole in the middle. Place each shaped wreath on the parchment paper.
- Decorate Wreaths: Place 3 cinnamon imperials on one corner of each wreath to resemble festive berries. Let the wreaths cool and set completely.
- Store: Once set, store the wreaths in a covered container at room temperature. They will stay fresh for up to 5 days.
Notes
- These wreaths are a simple, no-bake holiday treat perfect for kids and last-minute holiday parties.
- Butter your hands each time before shaping wreaths to prevent sticking.
- Red cinnamon imperials add a classic holiday touch, but mini M&M’s can be used as a colorful alternative.
- You can adjust the food coloring intensity to get the perfect festive green shade.
- Store treat in an airtight container to maintain freshness and chewiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wreath
- Calories: 203 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 165 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
