Cornflake Wreaths Recipe
These festive Cornflake Wreaths are a delightful, no-bake holiday treat made by combining butter, marshmallows, and cornflakes, then shaped into wreaths and decorated with red candies for a cheerful seasonal snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 10 ounces marshmallows
- 1–2 teaspoons green food coloring (more if desired)
- 6 cups cornflakes cereal
Decorations
- Red Hots or mini red M&Ms
Instructions
- Melt Butter: Add the butter to a large saucepan over medium heat and cook it until fully melted, ensuring it doesn’t burn.
- Combine Marshmallows and Food Coloring: Add the marshmallows and green food coloring to the melted butter and stir constantly over medium heat until the marshmallows have completely melted into a smooth, sticky mixture without overcooking.
- Mix in Cornflakes: Remove the pan from heat and quickly fold the cornflakes into the marshmallow mixture, coating the cereal evenly.
- Portion the Mixture: Drop spoonfuls of the coated cornflakes onto wax paper, forming 24 evenly sized portions while the mixture is still warm and pliable.
- Shape Wreaths: Butter your hands or spray with nonstick spray to prevent sticking, then shape each portion into a wreath by forming a ring with a hole in the center.
- Decorate: Arrange red Hots or mini red M&Ms around each wreath to mimic holiday berries and add color.
- Set to Firm: Allow the wreaths to set for at least 1 hour at room temperature until they firm up before transferring them to an airtight container for storage.
Notes
- Use butter or nonstick spray on your hands to make shaping easier and avoid sticky hands.
- Adjust green food coloring amount to achieve your preferred shade of green.
- Store the wreaths in an airtight container to keep them fresh and prevent them from becoming stale.
- These treats are best enjoyed within a few days for optimal freshness.
- Red Hots can be substituted with any red candy of choice for decoration.
Keywords: cornflake wreaths, holiday treats, no bake desserts, festive snacks, marshmallow treats, Christmas snacks
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