Cornflake Wreaths
These cornflakes wreaths are an easy to make Christmas treat that comes together in minutes made with butter, cornflakes and marshmallows.
Equipment
- Cookie Sheet
Ingredients
- ½ cup salted butter
- 10 ounces mini marshmallows
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon green food coloring , more as desired
- 5-6 cups cornflakes
- 72 cinnamon imperials (red hots) , or mini m&m's
Instructions
- Melt butter. Line a baking dish or the counter with parchment paper and set aside. In a large pan melt 1/2 cup butter over medium heat. Add in 10 ounces mini marshmallows and stir until melted.
- Remove from heat and add in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and 1/2 teaspoon green food coloring. Stir until smooth. Add more food coloring until you reach your desired color and then stir in 5-6 cups cornflakes. Stir until well coated.
- Shape into wreaths. 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.
Notes
Variation: If you can't find cinnamon imperials (AKA red hots) you can use hot tamales. Simply cut off about 1/4" from each top and stick onto the wreath. You could also use red heart sprinkles.
Nutrition
Calories: 203kcal, Carbohydrates: 34g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.3g, Cholesterol: 20mg, Sodium: 165mg, Potassium: 23mg, Fiber: 0.4g, Sugar: 19g, Vitamin A: 445IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 4mg, Iron: 3mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
