Christmas Cornflake Wreaths
These festive Christmas Cornflake Wreaths bring holiday cheer to any dessert table in just 25 minutes. 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.
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 89kcalCarbohydrates: 13gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 88mgPotassium: 10mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 235IUVitamin C: 1.3mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 1.9mg
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