Description
Delightfully festive and easy-to-make Cornflake Wreaths perfect for holiday celebrations. These crispy, sweet treats combine butter, mini marshmallows, and crunchy cornflakes, shaped into charming wreaths and decorated with cinnamon candies for a pop of color and spice.
Ingredients
Scale
Wreath Mixture
- 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
Decoration
- 72 cinnamon imperials (red hots) or mini M&M’s
Instructions
- Melt Butter and Marshmallows: In a large pan over medium heat, melt 1/2 cup of salted butter. Add 10 ounces of mini marshmallows and stir continuously until fully melted and smooth.
- Add Flavor and Color: Remove the pan from heat. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1/2 teaspoon green food coloring. Add more food coloring as needed to achieve your desired shade of green, stirring thoroughly for an even color.
- Mix in Cornflakes: Gradually add 5 to 6 cups of cornflakes to the marshmallow mixture. Gently fold and stir until all cornflakes are evenly coated with the colored marshmallow mixture.
- Shape Wreaths: Prepare a baking dish or counter space lined with parchment paper. Butter your hands to prevent sticking, then take 2-inch spoonfuls of the mixture and shape them into wreaths on the parchment paper.
- Add Decorations: Place 3 cinnamon imperials (red hots) or mini M&M’s on one side of each wreath to mimic berries and add a festive touch.
- Store: Allow the wreaths to set and store them in a covered container for up to 5 days.
Notes
- These cornflake wreaths are a quick and simple holiday treat, perfect for kids and adults alike.
- Butter your hands well to easily shape the sticky mixture into wreaths.
- Feel free to substitute cinnamon candies with mini M&M’s for a different flavor and look.
- Store in an airtight container to keep wreaths fresh for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wreath
- Calories: 203 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 165 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
