Christmas Wreath Cookies
Indulge in nostalgia with these easy no-bake Christmas wreath cookies - fun, kid-friendly goodies, perfect for Christmas!!
Servings: 8
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 the cookies for 5-7 days in a lightly greased airtight container, separating layers with wax paper, or wrap each cookie and freeze together in a freezer Ziploc for 4-6 weeks.
Nutrition
Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 223mg | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 605IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 4mg