Cornflake wreaths are a yearly traditional Christmas treat that comes together in minutes. They’re an easy yummy dessert perfect for sharing with friends, family, and neighbors!
Festive Cereal Treats
One of my favorite holiday desserts to make as a little girl was these cornflake wreaths. We added them to our Christmas dessert board, along with 7 layer bars and assorted Christmas cookies. Not only were they cute and festive but they tasted delicious.
Today, I love watching how much my kids enjoy making them with me! Knowing how quickly and easily they come together means I always plan to make lots to share. They make a great neighbor gift idea!
Rice Krispie treats and no-bake cornflake cookies are two other gooey, crispy treats that look too cute to eat but way too irresistible not to!
How to Make Cornflake Christmas Wreath Cookies
With just 6 ingredients and 4 steps!
- Melt butter over medium heat and add the marshmallows.
- Remove the marshmallow mixture from heat and stir in the vanilla and green food coloring. Stir until smooth, then toss in the corn flakes. Stir until cereal is well coated.
- Scoop out 2″ spoonfuls onto a piece of parchment paper-lined baking sheet and with buttered hands, form into wreaths.
- Place 2 cinnamon candies in a group to mimic the holly berries.
Can’t Find Red Hots?
If you can’t find cinnamon imperials (aka red hot candies), use hot tamales instead. Cut off 1/4″ from the top and stick them into the wreath. Red heart sprinkles or red m&m candies will also work.
Success Tips
- Using mini marshmallows gives you the amount you need for this recipe. They will also melt faster, which moves things along quickly!
- Coating your hands with butter or a bit of cooking spray will help to avoid everything sticking to your hands.
- Allow them to completely cool and set before serving or packing them up for delivery.
What Type of Food Coloring is Best?
Use either gel or liquid food coloring. Start with a couple of drops of food coloring and then continue adding until the desired color is reached. The gel is much more vibrant and concentrated so it won’t require as much.
Can I Use Another Type of Cereal?
You bet! Swap the cornflakes for rice Krispies instead or use whatever light flaky cereal you’ve got on hand.
Storing
Keep stored in a covered container for up to 5 days at room temperature. No need to keep them chilled. You can basically treat them exactly as you would homemade rice Krispy treats.
You can also pop them into a freezer-friendly bag and keep them frozen for up to 3 months.
More Festive Christmas Treats:
- Rolo Reindeer Pretzels
- Grinch Cookies
- Strawberry Santa Hat Brownies
- Snowman Oreo Balls
- Gingerbread Man Cookies
Cornflake Wreaths
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 10 ounces mini marshmallows
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon green food coloring , more as desired
- 5-6 cups cornflakes
- 72 cinnamon imperials (or hot tamales, cut into 3)
Instructions
- Line a baking dish or the counter with parchment paper and set aside. In a large pan melt the butter over medium heat. Add in the marshmallows and stir until melted.
- Remove from heat and add in the vanilla and green food coloring. Stir until smooth. Add more food coloring until you reach your desired color and then stir in the cornflakes. Stir until well coated.
- Add 2 inch spoonfuls onto the parchment paper. Butter your hands and then shape into wreaths.
- Place 3 cinnamon candies on one corner of the wreath. Store in a covered container for up to 5 days.
I adore these cookies! They are so cute and I know everyone is going to love them for the cookie exchange!
Oh wow this is such a great idea. Looks festive and fun to make. I will add this to my list for Holidays. Thanks!