Traditional Christmas Cornflake Wreaths

Cornflake Wreaths are a cute traditional Christmas cookies that look like green wreaths made to mimic a holly wreath. These holiday treats are similar to rice krispie treat but instead of puffed rice cereal they use cornflake cereal, dyed green, shaped into a wreath and then topped with red “berries”.

Some other traditional Holiday treats that we love are Fruitcake Cookies, Peanut Butter Cup Cookies, and Saltine Toffee!

Ingredients & Tools

These Cornflake Wreaths are made with really simple ingredients like cornflake cereal, butter, and marshmallows. Here are some tips on a few ingredients and supplies:

Wax Paper

You will want to line your counter or a baking sheet with wax paper. This is the best option as it is kind of “slick” and ensures the sticky treats don’t stick to the paper.

Non Stick Spray

Since these treats are SO STICKY you will need something to keep your hands clean. either a non-stick pan spray, sprayed on your hands or wet your hands with a little water. Both will work!

You may also want that non-stick spray for your measuring cup, this will allow the sticky cornflake mixture to fall out of the cup easily.

Cornflake Cereal

Make sure you buy CORNFLAKE CEREAL and not Frosted Flakes. The frosted version will be a little too sweet for this treat.

Food Coloring

In any treat that calls for food coloring we always prefer a gel food coloring. It tends to have more pigment so you can use less and not water down your recipe. This green gel food coloring is great!

Red Berries on the Holly Wreath

It is traditional to use red hots candy but I find that kids don’t LOVE red hots. I like to use mini M&M’s you can find them in the holiday section in little tubes and they are only colored red and green.

Step by Step with Tips

Start by lining a baking sheet or two with wax paper. Set aside so they are ready for the wreaths.

Measure out 6 cups of cornflakes into a bowl. Set aside.

In a large pot over medium-low heat melt 1 stick of butter and the 12 oz bag of marshmallows, stirring often so the marshmallows don’t burn to the bottom of the pan.

Once all the marshmallows are completely melted stir in 1 teaspoon of green food coloring (if you have gel food coloring you may only need ¼ tsp). Add a little at a time if you want a stronger green color.

Pour in the cornflakes and stir until every cornflake is coated with the green marshmallow mixture.

Drop the green cornflake mixture by the ¼ or ⅓ cup portions into little heaps on the wax paper.

Pro Tip: spray your measuring cup with a little non-stick spray to help the sticky mixture fall out.

Coat your hands with the non-stick spray OR wet them under a little running water so the marshmallow coated cereal doesn’t stick to your hands while you form the wreaths.

Push your finger in the center of the mound. Wiggle it around so that it forms a hole in the center. Then shape the wreath into a nice circle. They do not have to be perfect!!

Place 3 red M&M’s together on the wreath so they mimic the holly berries. You will want to do this while they are still warm so they stick to the sticky marshmallows.

Cooling & Storing

Let the Cornflake Wreath Cookies cool and set for about an hour or so. Store on the wax paper, at room temperature, in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Cookie Exchange

These make an excellent cookie for a Holiday cookie exchange! They are so festive and scream Christmas!! Attach this FREE PRINTABLE GIFT TAG and you have a great edible gift. Here are a few other great cookies to consider making at the Holidays:

• Microwave Fudge
• Peanut Clusters
• Peanut Butter & Chocolate Star Cookies
• Rolo Pretzel Turtles
• Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
• Buckeye Balls

Pin TV Episode

You can watch these Cornflake Wreaths being made on an episode of Pin TV, it’s an hour long episode of no-bake holiday treats.

I also make Peppermint Bark Oreos, Peanut Clusters, and Microwave Fudge in this episode.

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