Easy Christmas Cornflake Wreath Treats (Print version)
Crunchy green cornflake wreaths coated in buttery marshmallow, shaped by hand, and dotted with red candies for a no-bake Christmas treat.
# Ingredients:
For the wreaths
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1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, plus more for shaping
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10 oz (283 g) marshmallows, mini or regular
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon fine salt
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Green gel food coloring, 4-8 drops or as needed
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6 cups (168 g) cornflake cereal
For decorating
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1/3 cup red cinnamon candies or mini red candy-coated chocolates
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Cooking spray, optional for hands and spatula
# Instructions:
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Line two baking sheets with parchment or wax paper. Lightly grease a spatula and keep a little butter or cooking spray nearby for shaping.
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Melt the butter in a large pot over low heat. Add the marshmallows and stir until smooth and fully melted, 3-5 minutes.
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Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the vanilla, salt, and green food coloring until the coating is evenly tinted.
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Add the cornflakes and fold gently until the cereal is fully coated. Try not to crush the flakes because their shape gives the wreaths texture.
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Scoop about 1/4 cup of mixture onto the prepared sheets for each treat. With lightly buttered fingers, shape each mound into a small ring with a hole in the center.
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Press 3 red candies onto each wreath while warm. Let the wreaths sit at room temperature for 30-45 minutes, or until firm enough to lift.
# Good to know:
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Work quickly once the cornflakes are coated because the mixture firms as it cools.
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Store in an airtight container with parchment between layers for up to 5 days.
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Use certified gluten-free cornflakes if serving someone who avoids gluten.