Christmas Wreath Cookies Recipe
Delightfully festive Christmas Wreath Cookies made with gooey marshmallows, crunchy cornflakes, and colorful red M&M’s, molded into charming wreath shapes perfect for holiday celebrations. These no-bake treats are quick to prepare and sure to bring a cheerful touch to any holiday dessert table.
- Author: Rita
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Base
- 20 large marshmallows
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Green food coloring, as needed
Mix-ins
Decoration
- About 2 tablespoons red M&M’s minis
- Prepare marshmallow mixture: Place the marshmallows and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave uncovered on high for about 45 seconds or until the butter is melted and the marshmallows have puffed up.
- Add color and mix: Add green food coloring to the melted marshmallow mixture and stir thoroughly until the color is evenly distributed. Then, gently fold in the cornflakes, making sure they are well coated.
- Form wreath shapes: Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. Using buttered hands to prevent sticking, quickly divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each into a 3-inch wreath by forming a ring with a hole in the middle.
- Decorate wreaths: Immediately press the red M&M’s minis onto each wreath to resemble holly berries, ensuring they stick to the sticky marshmallow mixture.
- Set cookies: Allow the wreath cookies to stand at room temperature until fully set and firm, which should take about 20-30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Work quickly when shaping the wreaths, as the marshmallow mixture hardens rapidly.
- Butter your hands well to prevent sticking while shaping the wreaths.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days to maintain freshness.
- For a festive touch, you can also add red sprinkles or edible glitter alongside the M&M’s.
- Substitute cornflakes with Rice Krispies for a slightly different texture if desired.
Keywords: Christmas wreath cookies, holiday cookies, marshmallow treats, cornflake cookies, no-bake dessert, festive cookies