Christmas Cornflake Wreath Cookies with mini marshmallows!

We love making cookies this time of year and when they are guaranteed to turn out great we love them even more! These cookies are so fun to make with the kids, because they are no bake, festive, and super easy to mix up. Make them this holiday season. Everyone will love them!

What you need to make Christmas Cornflake Wreath Cookies:

corn flakes cereal
mini marshmallows
butter
green food coloring
cinnamon Red Hots candy

How to make Christmas Cornflake Wreath Cookies:

Combine butter and marshmallows: In a large pot on the stovetop, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, add the mini marshmallows and stir until all the mini marshmallows are completely melted.
Add color: Stir in the food coloring.
Add cereal and stir: Pour the cornflakes into the pot with the melted marshmallows. Stir together until the corn flakes are well coated.
Prepare pans: Line sheet pans with parchment paper.
Pour onto pan: Using a 1/4 measuring cup (greased with butter to prevent sticking), evenly portion the warm cereal mixture onto the parchment paper.
Shape: Using buttered fingers, quickly shape the mounds into individual wreaths. Dot with cinnamon candies for a festive touch.

How to store Christmas Cornflake Wreath Cookies:

Store these cookies between parchment at room temperature in an airtight container. They will last around 3 days!

Can you add almond extract to Christmas cornflake wreath cookies?

Yes you can add flavors like almond extract or vanilla extract to these cookies if you prefer. About 1 teaspoon of almond extract would be perfect. You could also try 1/2 teaspoon almond extract and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract together!

Can you make Christmas Cornflake Wreath Cookies with corn syrup?

You can make these cornflake cookies with corn syrup, be we prefer them without corn syrup. We like the chewy texture the mini marshmallows give these cookies. Plus it’s easier to measure mini marshmallows compared to measuring corn syrup.

Tips for Making Christmas Cornflake Wreath Cookies

Butter your fingers before forming the cookies into the shape of little wreaths for less stickiness.
Get your sheet pans ready with parchment before you begin. We love these pre cut parchment paper sheets.
Store these cookies between parchment in an air tight container up to one week.

Christmas Cornflake Wreath Cookies

These Christmas Cornflake Wreath Cookies are festive and fun cookies to make with the kids before Christmas. So easy to make too, because they are no bake!

Author Kami | NoBiggie.net

Ingredients

5 cups corn flakes cereal
1 10 oz. bag mini marshmallows
1/2 cup butter 1 stick
1 teaspoon green food coloring or more
handful of cinnamon Red Hots candy

Instructions

In a large pot on the stovetop, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, add the mini marshmallows and stir until all the mini marshmallows are completely melted.
Stir in the food coloring.
Pour the cornflakes into the pot with the melted marshmallows. Stir together until the corn flakes are well coated.
Line sheet pans with parchment paper.
Using a 1/4 measuring cup (greased with butter to prevent sticking), evenly portion the warm cereal mixture onto the parchment paper.
Using buttered fingers, quickly shape the mounds into individual wreaths. Dot with cinnamon candies for a festive touch.

Recipe Notes

*Optional: You can add vanilla extract or almond extract flavoring to this recipe:
1 teaspoon vanilla extract OR 1 teaspoon almond extract OR 1/2 teaspoon almond extract with 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.

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