These fun, festive Christmas cookies are crunchy, gooey, and perfectly sweet, bringing holiday cheer to any cookie platter! No baking required – just a stovetop, sprinkles, and a little time for a treat that looks amazing in any cookie tin or platter.
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Why We Love Christmas Cornflake Cookie Wreaths
- Fun And Festive! – These Christmas cookies are full of holiday cheer, and look great in a cookie platter or tin. They are similar to my peanut butter cornflake cookie recipe, but without the peanut butter and more festive.
- No Bake – You only need a stovetop to make these cookies, and some sprinkles for decorations as fun.
- Sweet, Crunchy And Gooey – These treats are sweet, crunchy and gooey in the best possible way!
Ingredients For Christmas Cornflake Wreath Cookies
- butter – salted butter
- marshmallows standard size, this recipe works better with fresh marshmallows that aren’t hard.
- green food coloring
- corn flakes
- mini red chocolate candies I used M&M’s, about 54 or more
- red & green sprinkles optional
You need to move fairly quickly with this recipe. It’s best to measure everything out in bowls and have all of your equipment ready before you start the recipe. See the condensed version including an equipment list in the recipe card.
How To Make Christmas Cornflake Wreath Cookies
- Line the baking sheet with parchment paper, then set to the side on your workspace. Place a small bowl of water next to the baking sheet. Measure out all of the ingredients and set out all equipment, as this recipe moves fast once you start.
- Place a pot over medium low heat. Add the butter and allow it to melt. Next add the marshmallows, stirring them constantly until completely melted. Remove the pot of the marshmallow mixture from the heat. Immediately add the green food coloring and stir.
- Pour in the cornflakes and mix well to coat them completely in the marshmallow mixture.
- Place the cookie cutter or biscuit cutter on top of the baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Scoop out about â…“ cup of the mixture and place inside the cookie cutter.
- Use the cup of water to wet clean hands just a little, then form a wreath inside of the cookie cutter with the cornflakes. Press the cornflakes away from the center and towards the side of the cookie cutter.
- Gently remove the cookie cutter. Move quickly and repeat creating wreathes with all of the cornflake mixture. Wet hands lightly more as needed to keep the mixture from sticking to your hands.
- Add 3 or more, mini M&Ms to each wreath and top with sprinkles as desired.
- Place in the freezer for about 20 minutes to set, or until firm enough to be removed from the parchment paper while still holding its shape. Then enjoy!
Variation Ideas
Change The Color – No one says a wreath has to be green. You can make the wreathes a different color or even split the batch to make it half one color and half another. Try a mix of teal, pink and green for a fun look that would fit right in Whoville!
Swap Out The Mini M&Ms And Sprinkles – There are so many fun sprinkles and candies you can use to decorate your wreath, get creative with sprinkles.
Swap The Cereal – Cornflakes look the most like leaves, but you can try using another type of cereal. Frosted Flakes will be really sweet with the added frosting, but looks similar. Other types of flake style cereal can be used, though some like bran flakes may effect the flavor. Cinnamon Toast crunch will give everything a fun cinnamon flavor. Corn Chex will taste similar, but won’t give you the same leafy look.
Can You Freeze These Cornflake Cookies?
Yes, these cookies freeze really well and defrost pretty quickly. You can make these cookies ahead of time and freeze them until you are ready to serve.
How Long Will Christmas Cornflake Cookie Wreaths Last?
Expect these cookies will taste best if enjoyed within 4-5 days. I actually recommend storing these cookies in the freezer. They defrost pretty quickly and the freezer will help them to stay set in their shape.
Christmas Cornflake Cookie Wreaths
These festive Christmas Cornflake Cookie Wreaths are crunchy, gooey, and sweet, perfect for cookie tins or platters—no baking needed!
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1 Large pot
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1 Large spoon or silicone spatula
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1 Baking sheet
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1 parchment paper
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1 3.5 inch cookie cutter – can also use a biscuit cutter. See notes
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1 water in a small bowl or cup
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Line the baking sheet with parchment paper, then set to the side on your workspace. Place a small bowl of water next to the baking sheet. Measure out all of the ingredients and set out all equipment, as this recipe moves fast once you start.
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Place a pot over medium low heat. Add the butter and allow it to melt. Next add the marshmallows, stirring them constantly until completely melted. Remove the pot of the marshmallow mixture from the heat. Immediately add the green food coloring and stir.
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Pour in the cornflakes and mix well to coat them completely in the marshmallow mixture.
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Place the cookie cutter or biscuit cutter on top of the baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Scoop out about â…“ cup of the mixture and place inside the cookie cutter.
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Use the cup of water to wet clean hands just a little, then form a wreath inside of the cookie cutter with the cornflakes. Press the cornflakes away from the center and towards the side of the cookie cutter.
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Gently remove the cookie cutter. Move quickly and repeat creating wreathes with all of the cornflake mixture. Wet hands lightly more as needed to keep the mixture from sticking to your hands.
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Add 3 or more, mini M&Ms to each wreath and top with sprinkles as desired.
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Place in the freezer for about 20 minutes to set, or until firm enough to be removed from the parchment paper while still holding it’s shape. Then enjoy!
You can make these cookies as large as 4 inches across and as small as 3 1/4 inches across. Using a cookie cutter or biscuit cutter that is smaller then 3 1/4 inches won’t work as well as you won’t have enough hole in the center. I find a biscuit cutter is a little easier to work with, as it has a slightly higher edge which makes it easier to form the cookies.
Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 112mg | Potassium: 18mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 289IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 3mg
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