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* 1/2 c butter | * 1/2 c butter (1 stick) | ||
* 4 c miniature marshmallows | * 4 c miniature marshmallows | ||
* 1 t green food coloring, or as needed | * 1 t green food coloring, or as needed | ||
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* 4x recipe made about 31 wreaths using a 1/4 cup scoop | * 4x recipe made about 31 wreaths using a 1/4 cup scoop | ||
* 8x recipe made ~7 dozen in 2024 | * 8x recipe made ~7 dozen in 2024 | ||
* 8x uses most of 2 "family size" (18 oz) boxes of cornflakes, and 6 10oz bags of marshmallows | * 8x uses most of 2 "family size" (18 oz) boxes of cornflakes, and 6 10oz bags of marshmallows | ||
* As of Dec 2024, Fleet Farm has best pricing for marshmallows (-$1 per bag) and cinnamon Imperials (aka red hots) | * As of Dec 2024, Fleet Farm has best pricing for marshmallows (-$1 per bag) and cinnamon Imperials (aka red hots) | ||
[[Category:Christmas Cookies]] | [[Category:Christmas Cookies]] | ||
[[Category:Choir Bake Sale]] | [[Category:Choir Bake Sale]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:04, 19 December 2025
| Summary | |
|---|---|
| Prep time | 20 min |
| Cook time | 5 min |
| Source | AllRecipes.com |
| Yield / serves | 8 large wreaths (3-4" diameter) |
| Rating | Very good |
Ingredients
- 1/2 c butter (1 stick)
- 4 c miniature marshmallows
- 1 t green food coloring, or as needed
- 1/2 t almond extract
- 1/2 t vanilla extract
- 4 c cornflakes cereal
- 2 1/4 oz cinnamon red hot candies (aka "Imperials")
Preparation
Line a baking tray with waxed paper.
Place marshmallows and butter in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave on high for 2 minutes. Stir, then microwave on high for 2 minutes more; stir.[1]
Mix in coloring, almond extract, and vanilla until the desired color is reached; gently stir in cornflakes to coat.
Drop by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared tray and use lightly greased fingers to form wreath shapes; decorate with 3 red hots each.
Allow cookies to cool and set, about 15 minutes; store in an airtight container.
Notes
- ↑ When making a 4x-batch recipe, melting the butter and marshmallows on stovetop takes about 10 minutes.
- 4x recipe made about 31 wreaths using a 1/4 cup scoop
- 8x recipe made ~7 dozen in 2024
- 8x uses most of 2 "family size" (18 oz) boxes of cornflakes, and 6 10oz bags of marshmallows
- As of Dec 2024, Fleet Farm has best pricing for marshmallows (-$1 per bag) and cinnamon Imperials (aka red hots)
