These festive Christmas Cornflake Wreaths bring holiday cheer to any dessert table in just 25 minutes. The perfect blend of sweet, crunchy cornflakes and gooey marshmallows creates adorable edible decorations that both kids and adults will love.
With only 89 calories per serving, these no-bake treats are a lighter alternative to traditional holiday cookies while still delivering that magical Christmas spirit. They’re the ideal project for family baking sessions or last-minute party contributions.
Ingredients
- Butter: 1/2 cup, at room temperature for easier melting
- Mini Marshmallows: 5 heaping cups (or 52 large marshmallows), fresh for best results
- Green Food Coloring: 1 teaspoon, for festive holiday color
- Cornflakes Cereal: 6 cups, ensure they’re fresh and crispy
- Red Hots: 1/2 cup, these small cinnamon candies add perfect holiday charm
Instructions
- Prep Work: Place cornflakes in a large bowl, ensuring enough space for mixing
- Create Base: Gently melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat for best results
- Marshmallow Magic: Add marshmallows to melted butter, stirring continuously until smooth
- Add Color: Mix in green food coloring until you achieve a beautiful holiday green shade
- Combine: Pour your green marshmallow mixture over cornflakes, coating them evenly
- Shape: Drop spoonfuls onto parchment paper, then shape into wreaths with buttered or dampened hands
- Decorate: Top each wreath with red cinnamon candies while mixture is still sticky
Storage Tips
Keep your Christmas Cornflake Wreaths fresh and crispy by storing them in an airtight container at room temperature. They’ll stay tasty for up to 3 days! Place wax paper between layers to stop them from sticking together. Don’t put them in the fridge – this can make them get soft and lose their festive crunch.
Helpful Tips
Making these wreaths is so much fun! Here’s what I’ve learned from making dozens of batches: Work quickly once you mix everything – the marshmallow starts to set fast. If your mixture gets too firm, pop it in the microwave for 10 seconds to soften it up.
Butter your hands really well, or keep a small bowl of cool water nearby to dip your fingers in – this stops the sticky mixture from clinging to your hands while you shape the wreaths.
Make It Your Own
Want to add your own spin? Try using fruit-flavored cereal for a different taste and color. M&Ms make super cute “ornaments” instead of cinnamon candies.
For a sparkly touch, add some edible glitter or green sprinkles while the marshmallow is still sticky. You can even make mini wreaths using a smaller spoonful of mixture – perfect for little hands at holiday parties!
Serving Ideas
These wreaths bring so much joy to holiday cookie platters! Set them up on a red or white serving plate for extra Christmas cheer. They’re perfect for school parties, cookie exchanges, or lined up as place cards at your holiday table. Kids love helping to make and decorate them – it’s a sweet holiday activity that creates yummy memories!
Christmas Cornflake Wreaths
Equipment
- Large saucepan
- Large Bowl
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 5 cups mini marshmallows or about 52 large marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon green food coloring
- 6 cups cornflakes cereal
- 1/2 cup red hots or small red cinnamon candies
Instructions
- Measure cornflakes into a large bowl.
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Once melted, add the marshmallows and stir continuously until completely melted. Stir in food coloring.
- Pour melted marshmallow mixture over the cornflakes. Stir until well coated.
- Lay out a piece of parchment paper on your kitchen counter. Dollop spoonfuls of the cornflake mixture onto the parchment paper.
- Grease your (clean) hands greased with butter or cooking spray, or dip them in a little bit of water. Use your fingers to shape each spoonful into an individual wreath. Top each wreath with cinnamon candies.
