Cornflake Wreath Christmas Cookies
Cuisine: American
Categories: Holiday Sweets, Treats & Cookies
Recipe Source: Southern Living
Cornflake Wreath Christmas Cookies are a festive and fun treat that's perfect for the holiday season. These crunchy, buttery cookies are shaped like wreaths and decorated with green food coloring and red cinnamon candies, making them a delightful addition to your Christmas cookie platter.
Difficulty: EASY
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Serving Size: 24 cookies
Ingredients:
- 4 cups marshmallows
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon green food coloring
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 4 cups cornflake cereal
- 2.25 ounces red hot candy
Directions:
- Place the marshmallows and butter in a large bowl. Microwave on high for 2 minutes.
- Remove from microwave and stir. Microwave on high for two minutes or until completely melted.
- Add the green food coloring, vanilla, and almond extract; stir until the marshmallow mixture is smooth.
- Add the cornflakes to the bowl and gently stir to coat the cereal evenly with the marshmallow mixture.
- Shape the Christmas Cookie Wreaths around a round cutter on a baking sheet. Remove round cutter, and place red hot candy.
- Let cool.