Christmas Wreath Cookies

When it comes to holiday baking, cookie recipes are always on the list. Being a busy mom of 8, I always have my kids help make Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies and Red Velvet Cookies. But they really like helping with these Christmas Wreath Cookies because they are no bake and they are fun to decorate.

If you are looking for an easy cookie recipe to start your holiday baking, make these wreath cookies. They are a fun twist from our classic Christmas Rice Krispies Treats Recipe.

Why We Love This Cookie Recipe

We love making these Christmas Wreath Cookies because you do not need any special equipment. The cookie mixture is easy to shape so even the littlest hands can help.

These Cornflake Wreath Cookies are also great to wrap up and give to neighbors and friends for an easy homemade gift. We even like to put out on a holiday cookie tray for an easy and delicious crunchy treat.

Ingredients

• Corn Flakes Cereal – This gives the wreath cookies the best taste and texture
• Butter – You can use salted butter or unsalted butter
• Marshmallows – We used mini marshmallows
• Vanilla Extract – We recommend using pure vanilla extract
• Green Gel Food Coloring – Add as many drops of green food coloring for the best green color
• Mini Red M&M – We have even used red sprinkles, red licorice or other red candies if you do not have an Red Mini M&M.
• Confectioner’s Sugar – This is optional but we like to add for dusting

Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.

Variations Ideas

• Red Candy – You can use red hots candy, cinnamon candies, red chocolate candies or pipe red frosting onto the wreath cookies to resemble berries if you prefer.  
• Sprinkles – Top the wreath with sprinkles for a fun and festive look.
• Cookie Shape – You can also shape the cereal mixture into a Christmas Tree for another easy Christmas Cookie Idea.

How to Make Christmas Wreath Cookies

• Step 1 – Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper.

Step 2 – Place the marshmallows and butter in a large microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring between each interval. Completely melt butter and marshmallows and mix until well combined. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 3 – Add in the green gel food coloring until you receive a bright vibrant green color.

Step 4 – Gently stir in the cornflakes cereal until the cereal is well coated with the marshmallow mixture.

Step 5 – Scoop spoonfuls of the cornflake mixture into the baking sheet. 

Step 6 – Spray your fingers with a non-stick cooking spray and use your hands to form a hole in the center of each clump to form a wreath shop with the cookie dough.

Step 7 – Use the mini red M&Ms to decorate the cornflake wreath shape cookies.

• Step 8 – Then allow them to cool completely to room temperature until the cookies are firm. 
• Step 9 – Slightly dust the cookies with the confectioner’s sugar to resemble snow. 
• Step 10 – Then the cookies are ready to serve and enjoy! 

Expert Tips

• Melting Marshmallows – When melting marshmallows in the microwave, melt in 30-second intervals so that the marshmallows do not burn. You can also melt on the stovetop in a large saucepan or large pot over low heat.
• Food Coloring – We recommend using gel food coloring for the best and vibrate green color.
• Baking Sheet – Make sure to line the baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure that you can easily remove the cookies from them pan. It also makes for an easy cleanup.
• Shaping Wreath – To prevent the cereal mixture from sticking to your hands, we recommend spraying your hands with non-stick cooking spray.
• Scooping Cookie Mixture – To evenly distribute the cookie mixture on the baking sheet, we recommend using a cookie scoop.