Cornflake Wreaths are one of my favorite easy Christmas treats, made with just a few ingredients including cornflakes, marshmallows and butter.
Of all of my Christmas recipes, these Cornflake Wreaths are most dear to me because I made them every single year with my mom and sister. They're as easy and fun to make with kids, or your family, as they are to eat, and the ingredients are few and simple!
How to make Cornflake Wreaths:
- Measure corn flakes into a large bowl.
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Once melted, add the marshmallows and stir continuously until completely melted. Stir in food coloring.
- Pour melted marshmallow mixture over the corn flakes and stir until well coated.
- Lay out a piece of parchment paper on your kitchen counter. Dollop spoonfuls of the cornflake mixture onto the parchment paper.
- Grease your (clean) hands with butter or cooking spray, or dip them in a little bit of water. Use your fingers to shape each mound into a wreath, then top each cinnamon candies.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Consider trying these holiday treats:
- Roasted Chestnuts (and even tips for roasting on an open fire!)
- Homemade Caramels
- Caramel Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods
- Peppermint Candy Cane Brownies
- Turtle Thumbprint Cookies
- Chocolate Peppermint Bundt Cake
- Caramel Hot Chocolate
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Recipe
Christmas Cornflake Wreaths
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 5 heaping cups mini marshmallows , or about 52 large marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon green food coloring
- 6 cups cornflakes cereal
- 1/2 cup red hots , or small red cinnamon candies
Instructions
- Measure cornflakes into a large bowl.
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Once melted, add the marshmallows and stir continuously until completely melted. Stir in food coloring.
- Pour melted marshmallow mixture over the cornflakes. Stir until well coated.
- Lay out a piece of parchment paper on your kitchen counter. Dollop spoonfuls of the cornflake mixture onto the parchment paper.
- Grease your (clean) hands greased with butter or cooking spray, or dip them in a little bit of water. Use your fingers to shape each spoonful into an individual wreath.
- Top each wreath with cinnamon candies.
Notes
Nutrition
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I originally shared this recipe October 2014. Updated December 2020.
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Salted butter or unsalted?
Either will work great. I usually use salted.
These are absolutely ADORABLE!!!
Thanks for sharing!!! They look incredible:)
Would these do ok if I sprinkled some raw sugar on them for a little bit bit of sparkle and sweetness
Definitely! That sounds so cute!
Sprinkle powdered sugar to look like a dusting of snow!
What a great idea! Love it!
I first made these cookies in Jr. High cooking class some 45 years ago. I still make them every year with my step-daughter. It’s good to have at least 2 people working on these. So yummy!
SO mine did not set up and are super sticky and just fell all apart. =[
Hi Lauren, sorry, sometimes recipes can vary depending on where you live and your altitude. Next time just add some more cornflakes to the mixture before making the wreaths.
My mom and I and (now) my kids have been making these wreaths and Christmas trees with Cheerios every year since the 80’s. So gooey and delicious.
I have made these every Christmas for the last 35 years. I do find that they staying out UNcovered at room temp is so good as it tends to dry them and make them crispy. Warning: green teeth and tongues appear with the consumption of these cookies 🙂 but doesn’t last too long 🙂 ha ha They are a real hit with all ages!!
How long do need to wait before they set? And do u store them in fridge or in airtight container at room temp?
Hi Tay, they should set up after 10 minutes or so. You can store them covered at room temperature!
Can I make these two days before the cookie exchange? Today’s the only day I have time? How do I store them so they don’t go stale?
Hi Rachel, These keep great (in an air-tight container) for several days! They also freeze well if you want to try that–again just make sure they’re covered in an air-tight container 🙂
How many cookies does this recipe make?
Hi Mary, it makes about 15-20 wreaths (depending on how big you make them)
Hi
…I’m planning to make these wreaths for Christmas ..my question is..I’m going to be shipping these to my daughter in Wash.St..what’s the best thing to put them in to keep them fresh..
Hi Susie, I would put them in an airtight container for shipping. Good luck!
We are making these for a cookie exchange this year. However I will not be suing my fingers…LOL just had to. sorry
Thanks for sharing the recipe, they look so nice.
I just used a spoon full plus the red candy!!