Cornflake wreaths are an easy holiday treat that is fun to make. They are the perfect treat for a Christmas party or for adding to a cookie plate for neighbors. You won't regret trying these delicious Cornflake Christmas wreath cookies!
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Christmas Cornflake Wreaths
What are Cornflake Wreaths?
These Christmas wreath-shaped treats are made up of just three ingredients: cornflakes, marshmallows, and butter. You can also add some little candies to decorate them with.
They're a lot like Rice Krispie treats, but they taste so much better!
Ingredients:
- Cornflakes cereal (plain, NOT frosted)
- Butter
- Marshmallows
- Green food coloring
- Parchment Paper
- Cinnamon candies (optional)
- Sixlets (optional)
- Pull-and-Peel Licorice, tied into bows (optional)
How to make Cornflake Wreaths:
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Once melted, add the marshmallows and stir continuously until completely melted.
- Stir in food coloring.
- Measure cornflakes into a large bowl. Pour melted marshmallows into the large bowl with the cornflakes. Stir until well-coated.
- Lay a piece of parchment paper on your kitchen counter. Dollop spoonfuls of the cornflake mixture onto the parchment paper.
- Grease your (clean) hands with butter or cooking spray. Use your fingers to shape each spoonful into an individual wreath.
- Top each wreath with licorice bows, Sixlets or red cinnamon candies.
Tips for Success
- Keep cooking spray nearby.
- Spray a little bit of cooking spray onto your rubber spatula before you stir the marshmallow mixture into the cornflakes. This helps mixing to go more smoothly.
- Spray a little bit onto your hands before you pick up the cornflake mixture and shape it into wreaths.
How many treats does this recipe make?
One recipe makes 14-16 wreaths. We usually double this recipe if we're taking them to a party. They disappear fast!
How to Store Cornflake Wreaths
- Store wreaths in an airtight container.
- If you need to stack the wreaths, lay pieces of parchment paper in between layers so they don't stick together.
- These should be stored at room temperature in a cool, dry place.
- I do not recommend refrigerating or freezing these treats.
- They are best enjoyed within a day or two of being made.
How to make these as a family or group activity:
Once the mixture is made, one person can spoon them onto parchment paper, another person can shape them into wreaths, and another can put the candy decorations on them.
Happy Holidays! If you make these, we'd love it if you could leave a comment and review!
Christmas Cornflake Wreaths
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Equipment
- Wax Paper
- Cooking Spray
- Large Saucepan
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup butter
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon green food coloring
- 6 cups corn flakes
- red cinnamon candies optional
- red pull-n-peel licorice optional
- sixlets optional
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 marshmallows into the large bowl with the corn flakes. 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 with butter or cooking spray. Use your fingers to shape each spoonful into an individual wreath. Top each wreath with cinnamon candies, red licorice tied into bows, or sixlets.
- Allow Cornflake Wreaths to set for 20-30 minutes before removing from parchment paper.
Notes
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This recipe was shared by Lauren from Tastes Better From Scratch. Stop by her site for some more fun holiday treat ideas like Peppermint Candy Cane Brownies, or Cupcake Ornaments!
This post was originally published in December 2013 and has been updated with new photos, a video, and more detailed information.
AlLi
What a fun holiday recipe. We are making these this year and my kids are super excited.
Aimee Shugarman
These have always been a hit at our christmas party!
LOri
Fave thing to make for the holidays!
Katerina @ diethood .com
Such a fantastic idea!! These are super cute!
Courtney
These are Our absolute favorite cookies to make at christmas - so easY and delicious!
Jessica
Oh my gosh I'm so glad! Thanks Courtney!
Theresa A (Capri + 3)
Those are really fun and festive! Love it.
Deborah Nielson
These look perfect for class parties or goodie trays. Thank you for sharing such a fun tradition. :)
Deborah from MommyCrusader.com
Nicole
SO happy I found this. We used to have a giant wreath at Christmas eve and every year eating too much green , it was a tradition! can't wait to make this with my son!
Jessica @ Pretty Providence
Hooray!!! So so glad you can continue the tradition! So fun, thanks for sharing!
Alicia
They are great!!! They will stay together if you let them set overnight.
Nicole
I copied this concept and made pink valentine hearts. I would suggest adding 1-2 cups more marshmallow and a bit more butter, so the flakes are thoroughly covered.
Krista
I add almond flavoring to mine. Yum!
Cynthia
What if I accidentally bought frosted flakes would that make a big difference ?
Eek
The recipe should call for more marshmallows. I've made these before and I wasn't to happy with the outcome from this recipe.
Brittany
Mine won't stick together???
Jennifer Goodenough-Kent
How do you store these? Between layers of wax or parchment paper? I need to be able to store these until we make our trays. Thanks :)
prettyprovidence
Yes! I think either of those should work great!
Julia Nyanyo
My kids make a non green, "rest of the year" version of these all the time so I know they will be delicious! I love the Christmassy twist you've given them.
Stephanie R.
These are adorable, I bet my kids would love them!
Lauren Allen
Thanks Stephanie! I really loved making these with my mom when I was younger! :-)
anastasia anezinis
awesome!!!
TriedandTasty
Those are so cute and fun! What a great idea!
Lauren Allen
Thanks so much :-) They're so easy to make!
Lori's Culinary
Cute and creative. Love this idea.
Lauren Allen
Thanks Lori! They are SO yummy too!