Christmas Cornflake Wreaths are little treats made with marshmallows, cornflakes, butter and shaped into small green wreaths. They look bright and festive and comes together in just few minutes perfect for this holiday season. These wreaths tastes lightly sweet with a soft chewy texture and a small crunch coming from the cornflakes.
You can make this when you want a quick snack that doesn't need baking or too much planning around. They store well in fridge well and stays soft because of the gooey base, so it's quite easy to keep. These are fun to make as a small family activity, and I usually prepare them when everyone feels like having something tiny but bit festive.
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About Christmas Cornflake Wreaths
Christmas Cornflake Wreaths are a simple no-bake sweet made with butter, marshmallows and cornflakes mixed with little bit of green color. The mixture is shaped into tiny wreaths, and small candies are pressed on top to give that nice Christmas look. The texture stay lightly chewy while the cornflakes still add a crisp bite here and there.
Wreath cookies are fun treats that you can make for your kids during this festive season. I am sure kids will love it ! It is very easy and fun to make these wreath cookies, it just takes 10 minutes of your time to make this cute and delicious treat!
It's been a tradition to make these cornflake wreaths every year for Christmas. This recipe is quite popular during Christmas since it doesn't need oven or long cooking time at all. These wreaths stay firm once chilled, so you can arrange them easily on platter without trouble. You can make them in different sizes, and the green shade gives that cheerful holiday touch.
The flavor mainly comes from melted marshmallows and butter, while vanilla gives a warm small note which goes nice with everything. You can decorate with any red candy, and the whole wreath looks colorful without doing much effort. It's a recipe you can tweak by changing shades or using different candies also if you want.
I usually make these on Christmas Eve when I want something fast and not too heavy on stomach. Also kids enjoy making them.
Christmas Cornflake Wreaths Ingredients
- Cornflakes - I have used this as the crunchy base and it gives a light crisp texture. You can replace with rice krispies also for a softer kind of crunch.
- Marshmallows - I added this for the gooey hold and chewy sweetness, it bind everything nicely. You can use mini or big marshmallows, both works fine.
- Butter - I have used this to melt the marshmallows smoothly and add small rich flavor. You can swap with ghee too, but butter gives better taste mostly.
- Vanilla essence - I added this for mild flavor and it goes well with the marshmallow sweetness. You can use almond essence also if you prefer.
- Green food color - I have used this to color the mixture. You can use gel or natural color also.
- Red candies - I add on top for decoration and mild crunch. You can use gems or small candy pieces too if you like.
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How to make Christmas Wreaths Step by Step
1.Measure your ingredients and get ready. To a sauce pan - add butter.
2.Melt it, now add marshmallows, add vanilla essence.
3.Then add green food color, keep cooking in low flame. The marshmallows will start melting.
4.When it is fully melted without any lumps, should be a goey liquid this is the right stage.
5.Add cornflakes give a quick mix so that it evenly coats it. Switch off
6.Allow it to cool for 2 minutes. Scoop out using a ice cream scooper.In a tray lay butter paper, add a scoop.
7.Dip your fingers in water, use your fingers to form wreath shape by making a hole in the center.It may stick so dip your fingers in water once then shape. Do not use more water then the cornflakes will become soggy. Make small wreaths.
8.Then take your candies and just press it to each wreath,it will stick to it. Chill it for an hour and enjoy!
Serve!
Expert Tips
- Melting stage - I make sure to melt marshmallows fully until smooth because lumps will make shaping little difficult and wreaths won't looks neat.
- Shaping time - I usually shape them when mixture is still warm because once it cools down it become tight and sticks a lot.
- Water - Try not to use too much water on your fingers, just dip once lightly so mixture doesn't turn soggy.
- Color - I add green color slowly and mix because it becomes too bright very easily, adjusting little by little works better.
- Candy pressing - I make sure candies are added when mixture is still soft so they stick properly and stays in place after chilling.
Serving and Storage
Serve them hot with other Christmas snacks or keep them chilled before serving for firmer bite. They go well with cookies, brownies or any holiday sweets. Store leftover in airtight box for two to three days and keep in fridge if you want them to stay firm. Reheat is not needed for this recipe, just keep in room temperature few minutes before eating.
FAQS
1.Can I skip marshmallows?
You can skip and use honey with brown sugar sauce but taste and texture will change little compared to marshmallows.
2.Can I make this in advance?
Yes you can make one day early and keep chilled, it stays fresh and firm without losing shape.
3.Can I use natural food color?
Yes you can use natural green shade but color may come lighter, still looks good for wreath shape.
4.Can I add different toppings?
Yes you can just add sprinkles, small stars or any colored candy pieces for extra decoration.
5.Can I make a bigger wreath?
Yes you can press the mixture into a bundt pan and make one large wreath for center piece, it looks nice for parties.
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Christmas Cornflake Wreaths Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 and ½ cups cornflakes
- 1 cup marshmallows loosely packed
- 2 tablespoon butter
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla essence
- few drops green food color
- few red candies I used M and M
Instructions
- Measure your ingredients and get ready. In a sauce pan - add butter.
- Melt it, now add marshmallows, add vanilla essence.
- Then add green food color, keep cooking in low flame.
- The marshmallows will start melting. When it is fully melted without any lumps, should be a gooey liquid this is the right stage.
- Add cornflakes give a quick mix so that it evenly coats it. Switch off.
- Allow it to cool for 2mins.
- Scoop out using a ice cream scooper. In a tray lay butter paper, add a scoop.
- Dip your fingers in water, use your fingers to form wreath shape by making a hole in the center. It may stick so dip your fingers in water once then shape. Do not use more water then the cornflakes will become soggy.
- Make small wreaths.
- Then take your candies and just press it to each wreath, it will stick to it.
- Chill it for an hour and enjoy Christmas Cornflake Wreaths!
Notes
- Melting stage - I make sure to melt marshmallows fully until smooth because lumps will make shaping little difficult and wreaths won't looks neat.
- Shaping time - I usually shape them when mixture is still warm because once it cools down it become tight and sticks a lot.
- Water - Try not to use too much water on your fingers, just dip once lightly so mixture doesn't turn soggy.
- Color - I add green color slowly and mix because it becomes too bright very easily, adjusting little by little works better.
- Candy pressing - I make sure candies are added when mixture is still soft so they stick properly and stays in place after chilling.
prachi gupta
This looks divine!! I’ve made something similar
Prachi Gupta