Christmas Cornflake Wreath Cookies
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| 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
- 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)
