Description
These Christmas Cornflake Wreaths are a festive and fun holiday treat that are quick and easy to make. The combination of sweet marshmallows, crunchy cornflakes, and colorful decorations make these wreaths a delightful addition to any Christmas celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 package (10 oz) marshmallows
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon green food coloring
- 6 cups cornflakes cereal
Decoration:
- 1/4 cup red hot candies or mini M&Ms
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Grease a large baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
- Melt Butter and Marshmallows: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add marshmallows and stir until smooth.
- Add Flavor and Color: Stir in vanilla extract and green food coloring until uniform.
- Mix in Cornflakes: Remove from heat and fold in cornflakes until coated.
- Shape Wreaths: Form mixture into wreaths on baking sheet.
- Set and Decorate: Let wreaths cool, then decorate with candies.
- Finalize and Serve: Allow wreaths to fully harden before serving or storing.
Notes
- If the cornflake mixture is too sticky, lightly butter your hands when forming the wreaths.
- You can adjust the amount of food coloring for desired green hue.
- For a festive touch, try using colored sugar or sprinkles for decoration.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wreath
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
