Christmas Wreath Cookies Recipe
If you grew up making Christmas wreath cookies with your family and enjoying them by a roaring fireplace, then this festive recipe will make you nostalgic.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 9.7 ounces mini marshmallows
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- a few drops of green food coloring
- 4 1/2 cups cornflakes
- 2 packets of Christmas M&Ms (32 red ones picked out), or other red candies
Directions
- 1
Prep 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2
Add the butter to a large saucepan, and heat on a low-medium setting until melted.
- 3
Add the marshmallows, and stir frequently until melted, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Remove the pan from the heat, and add the vanilla extract and green food coloring. Stir well.
- 5
Add the cornflakes to the pan, and stir until completely coated in the marshmallow mixture.
- 6
Dampen your hands to prevent sticking. Take a handful of the mixture, and place it onto the prepared baking sheet. Use your hands to shape the cornflake mixture into a wreath shape. Repeat this step with the rest of the mixture.
- 7
Top each wreath with the red candies.
- 8
Place the sheets in the fridge for at least 2 hours so the marshmallow can set.