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Simple Christmas Wreath Cookies
Years ago, my kids and I started making these cute little no-bake Christmas wreath cookies. Now we never skip them—they're our must-do holiday treat. You'll only need six pantry basics and just about 15 minutes. If you put them on the table at a party, everyone loves their look and crunchy bite. Cornflakes give them that crispy snap and keep people coming back for more.
A Cookie That Spreads Cheer
These are great because they're super easy and charming. My kitchen is full of laughter while we make them. No oven needed—just sticky, hands-on fun and decorating. The green with pops of red candy makes them stand out on any holiday tray.
Stuff You'll Want
- Red Candies: Pick mini M&Ms or red hots to jazz them up.
- Green Food Coloring: A few drops make them look just like little wreaths.
- Vanilla Extract: Just a splash. It makes them taste even better.
- Butter: Makes your treats extra rich and yummy.
- Marshmallows: They melt down and hold things together.
- Cornflakes: That crunchy, crispy goodness you love.
Making Cookie Fun Happen
- Stick on Decorations:
- Quickly pop your red candies on while everything is still sticky. Let them cool down.
- Form Wreaths:
- Grease your hands, scoop up some mix with a coated measuring cup, and shape little wreaths on your tray.
- Toss in Cornflakes:
- Pour in cornflakes. Stir them in so every bit is covered with the marshmallow mix.
- Add Vanilla and Color:
- Drizzle in vanilla with green coloring. Mix till you love the shade.
- Melt Marshmallows and Butter:
- Drop butter into a big pot and keep the burner low. Let it melt, toss in marshmallows, and keep stirring till you’ve got a shiny, smooth mix.
Cookie Success Tips from Our Family
Wet or grease your hands before shaping—trust me, you'll thank me. Don’t wait to decorate—stick candies on fast so they don’t fall off. My kids love doing the decorating while I handle shaping. Seeing their smiles at the end is the best part.
Unforgettable Family Treat
These sweet green bites are now a holiday must in our house. They come together in a snap, and everyone gets a kick out of making them. The whole process brings so much happiness to our kitchen. They're easy as anything but packed with Christmas cheer bite after bite.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- → Why use gel food coloring?
- You'll get punchy color but not a soggy mix. Regular food dye is fine; you might just need more to get that bright green.
- → How do I keep the mixture from sticking?
- Try cooking spray on your palms, or just dip your fingers in water while you're shaping.
- → Do these freeze well?
- They're best kept in a sealed container on the counter. Freezing messes up the crunch. Make them fresh if you can.
- → Can I use different cereals?
- Crispy flakes work best but you can swap in almost any plain crunchy cereal. Super sugary ones will be too sweet, though.
- → How long do they stay fresh?
- Pop them in something airtight and they're still good after three days. Bet they disappear way faster.