Cornflake Wreath Cookies
There's nothing prettier for your Christmas cookie plate than these no bake Cornflake Wreath Cookies with mini M&Ms. Let the kids join in on the fun!
Servings: 12
Calories: 165kcal
Ingredients
- 40 large marshmallows
- 1/4 cup salted butter* (softened)
- 5 cups cornflakes
- green food coloring
- mini red M&M candies for decorating
Instructions
- In a large microwave safe bowl, melt together the marshmallows and softened butter. Melt for 1 minute, then stir and continue to melt in short intervals, stirring in between, until the mixture is totally melted and combined.
- Add the green food coloring a few drops at a time until you reach the color you'd like.
- Add the cornflake cereal and mix until the cereal is totally covered in marshmallow mixture.
- Grease your fingers with butter (or spray with cooking spray). Just a warning that this is a little messy. 😊
- Scoop up about 1/4 to 1/3 cup of cornflake mix and pack into a ball. Place on a wax paper lined baking sheet. Use your finger to poke a hole in the center of the ball and spread it out, shaping it into a wreath.
- While the mix is still sticky, place 3 mini M&Ms together in one spot so that it looks like a bow. If for some reason the mix is no longer sticky, use a touch of frosting to stick the M&Ms on.
- Allow the mixture to set completely before serving or packing away later.
- Store in an airtight container for 2 days at room temperature or freeze in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
Notes
*You can add up to 1/4 cup more butter if you'd like. This will make the wreaths easier to form, but they will also be a little softer (not as firm).
The calories shown are based on the recipe making 12 wreaths, with 1 serving being 1 wreath. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**
Nutrition
Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 159mg | Potassium: 18mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 424IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 3mg