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Christmas Wreath Cookies is the perfect no bake holiday cookie. It is fun, festive and easy to decorate! Celebrate the holidays with this delicious cookie.
Why We Love This Cookie Recipe
We love making these Christmas Wreath Cookies because you do not need any special equipment. The cookie mixture is easy to shape so even the littlest hands can help.
These Cornflake Wreath Cookies are also great to wrap up and give to neighbors and friends for an easy homemade gift. We even like to put out on a holiday cookie tray for an easy and delicious crunchy treat.
Ingredients
- Corn Flakes Cereal – This gives the wreath cookies the best taste and texture
- Butter – You can use salted butter or unsalted butter
- Marshmallows – We used mini marshmallows
- Vanilla Extract – We recommend using pure vanilla extract
- Green Gel Food Coloring – Add as many drops of green food coloring for the best green color
- Mini Red M&M – We have even used red sprinkles, red licorice or other red candies if you do not have an Red Mini M&M.
Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.
Variations Ideas
- Red Candy – You can use red hots candy, cinnamon candies, red chocolate candies or pipe red frosting onto the wreath cookies to resemble berries if you prefer.
- Sprinkles – Top the wreath with sprinkles for a fun and festive look.
- Cookie Shape – You can also shape the cereal mixture into a Christmas Tree for another easy Christmas Cookie Idea.
Expert Tips
- Melting Marshmallows – When melting marshmallows in the microwave, melt in 30-second intervals so that the marshmallows do not burn. You can also melt on the stovetop in a large saucepan or large pot over low heat.
- Food Coloring – We recommend using gel food coloring for the best and vibrate green color.
- Baking Sheet – Make sure to line the baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure that you can easily remove the cookies from them pan. It also makes for an easy cleanup.
- Shaping Wreath – To prevent the cereal mixture from sticking to your hands, we recommend spraying your hands with non-stick cooking spray.
- Scooping Cookie Mixture – To evenly distribute the cookie mixture on the baking sheet, we recommend using a cookie scoop.
Frequently Asked Questions
We like the way the corn flakes forms into the shape of a wreath but you can also use corn chex or rice cereal for a delicious variation.
There is not need to use a cookie cutter for the cornflake Christmas Wreaths recipe. You can easily shape the corn flake mixture with your hand to make the wreath. The shape does not have to be perfect.
Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container for up to 5-7 days. Make sure to store them in between parchment paper or wax paper so that the cookies do not stick together when store.
Yes, these wreath cookies freeze great in a freezer safe container. If placing in a container, make sure to line the layers with parchment paper to easily thaw out the ones you need.
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Christmas Wreath Cookies
Christmas Wreath Cookies is the perfect no bake holiday cookie. It is fun, festive and easy to decorate! Celebrate the holidays with this delicious cookie.
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper.
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Place the marshmallows and butter in a large microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring between each interval until the mixture is completely melted and well combined.
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Stir in the vanilla extract.
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Add in the green gel food coloring until you receive a bright vibrant green color.
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Gently stir in the cornflakes cereal until the cereal is well coated with the marshmallow mixture.
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Scoop spoonfuls of the mixture into the baking sheet.
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Spray your fingers with a non-stick cooking spray and use your hands to form a hole in the center of each clump to form a wreath shop.
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Use the mini red M&Ms to decorate the wreath.
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Then allow them to cool completely until the cookies are firm.
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Then the cookies are ready to serve and enjoy!
You can use red hot candies or pipe red frosting onto the wreath cookies to resemble berries if you prefer.
Calories 155kcal, Carbohydrates 21g, Protein 1g, Fat 8g, Saturated Fat 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g, Monounsaturated Fat 2g, Trans Fat 0.3g, Cholesterol 20mg, Sodium 142mg, Potassium 19mg, Fiber 0.3g, Sugar 11g, Vitamin A 403IU, Vitamin C 2mg, Calcium 3mg, Iron 3mg