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Christmas Cornflake Wreaths
Christmas Cornflake wreaths are a fun, whimsical treat that symbolizes infinite love during the holiday season. Crunchy cornflakes, bright green food coloring, and a sweet marshmallow glaze combine to make the cutest Christmas wreath treats.
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12 Wreaths
Calories: 198 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ cup salted butter
- 6 cups mini marshmallows or 1 (10-ounce) bag)
- 1 teaspoon green food coloring
- 6 cups cornflake cereal
- 1 handful of cinnamon imperials or cinnamon candies.
Instructions
- Measure 6 cups Cornflake cereal into a large bowl and line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside until needed.
- Melt ½ cup salted butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add 6 cups mini marshmallows and cook until completely melted. Add 1 teaspoon green food coloring and mix until fully combined.
- Add the marshmallows to the cornflakes and mix until evenly coated. This may take a few minutes, but it’s enough marshmallows!
- Drop large spoonfuls of the Cornflakes onto the prepared pans. Butter or lightly grease your hands and use your fingers to shape each spoonful into a wreath.
- While the wreaths are still warm, move quickly to add 1 handful of cinnamon imperials or cinnamon candies. as holly berries. Let the wreaths cool completely before serving.
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Notes
- Originally Posted December 15, 2018
- Updated November 28, 2024
Nutrition Information
Calories
198kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
183mg
(8%)
Potassium
27mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
486IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
4mg
(0%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Wreaths
Amount Per Serving
Calories 198
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 198kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 183mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 27mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 486IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.