Description
Christmas cornflake wreaths bring festive cheer with marshmallow magic and green-tinted charm. Sweet, sticky clusters of corn flakes create edible holiday ornaments perfect for family gatherings and seasonal celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 ½ cups cornflake cereal
- 50 large marshmallows (16 ounces / 453 grams)
- 1 cup unsalted butter
Coloring and Decoration:
- 1 teaspoon green gel food coloring
- ¼ cup red cinnamon candies
Instructions
- Prepare a spacious baking surface by lining it with parchment paper or a silicone mat, creating a non-stick foundation for your festive treats.
- Gently melt butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat, then introduce marshmallows, stirring consistently until they transform into a smooth, glossy liquid.
- Infuse the marshmallow mixture with vibrant green gel food coloring, stirring thoroughly to achieve a uniform holiday-inspired hue.
- Transfer the cornflake cereal into a generously sized mixing vessel, then cascade the warm, colored marshmallow mixture over the crisp flakes, folding delicately to ensure complete coverage.
- Carefully sculpt the sticky mixture onto the prepared surface, crafting circular wreaths with a subtle central opening using a heaping spoon.
- While the confections remain warm and pliable, strategically nestle crimson cinnamon candies across the surface, mimicking clusters of festive berries.
- Allow the wreaths to rest and solidify at ambient temperature for approximately one hour, transforming from soft, malleable creations to firm, delightful holiday treats ready for enjoyment or storage.
Notes
- Prepare your workspace with parchment paper or a silicone mat for hassle-free cleanup and easy removal of these festive treats.
- Melt butter and marshmallows slowly, stirring constantly to create a smooth, glossy base that binds the cornflakes perfectly.
- Use green gel food coloring for vibrant, even color that transforms ordinary cornflakes into magical holiday wreaths.
- Mix cornflakes gently to ensure each flake gets coated without crushing the delicate cereal texture.
- Shape wreaths while the mixture is warm and pliable, creating a classic holiday design with a charming center hole.
- Decorate immediately with red cinnamon candies to add a festive touch and delightful spicy-sweet crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg