Christmas Wreath Cookies
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Christmas Wreath Cookies
Description
This recipe melts the marshmallows and butter to create a sticky, sweet base that coats the cornflakes evenly. Adding green food coloring and extracts infuses the mixture with flavor and color reminiscent of holiday wreaths. Forming the mixture into wreath shapes by making a hole in the center and adding red hot candies simulates the look of traditional decorated wreaths, visually enhancing the presentation.
Once set, the cookies have a chewy texture with a blend of sweet marshmallow and spicy cinnamon notes from the red hot candies. This treat is quick to assemble, requires no baking besides melting, and serves as a festive snack or gift. The recipe yields 8 to 10 wreath cookies depending on size.
Storing in a greased airtight container with wax paper between layers prevents sticking and preserves freshness for up to a week. These cookies can also be wrapped and frozen for longer storage, maintaining their texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon green food coloring
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups cornflakes cereal
- 1 (2.25-ounce) package cinnamon red hot candies
Instructions
- Prepare a piece of greased wax paper and set it aside.
- Add the marshmallows and butter to a large microwave-safe dish. Microwave for 2 minutes. Stir and heat for 2 more minutes.
- Working quickly add the green coloring and extracts. Stir, then add the cornflakes. Mix until evenly coated.
- Scoop a spoonful of the mixture and drop it in clumps on the wax paper. To make a wreath shape lightly grease your fingers and form a hole in the center of each clump. Add several red hots to the newly shaped wreath.
- Lightly grease a storage container. Allow the treats to cool and set before transferring them to the container.
- Makes 8-10 wreaths.
Notes
- Store cookies in a lightly greased airtight container separated by wax paper to keep them fresh for 5-7 days.
- For longer storage, wrap and freeze the cookies together in a freezer-safe bag for 4-6 weeks.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 233 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 233kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 223mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 605IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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