These Christmas cornflake wreath cookies are the perfect cookie to add to any holiday treat tray. They are festive, full of color and taste delicious as they combine butter, marshmallows, and cornflakes that are topped with red cinnamon candies as the holly berries.

Christmas Cornflake Wreath Cookies

When it comes to Christmas baking, there are some cookies that I make no matter what, and these Cornflake Wreath cookies are one of those that we always make! All you need is about 15 minutes to make this fun festive Christmas treat!

These Chrsimtas cornflake wreath cookies remind me of my childhood. It is one of those recipes I remember making with my mom in the kitchen year after year. When I had kids, mom would always have us over to make these with her. This is the perfect recipe to let the kids help with because it uses minimal ingredients, simple to make, and allows for lots of creativity!

If you are looking for more easy festive Chrismtas treats that you can make with the kids be sure to try our chocolate Christmas tree pretzels and or Christmas tree cupcakes.

How to Make Cornflake Wreath Cookies

Tips Tricks and FAQs

If cinnamon candies are too spicy for the kids, you can swap them out for mini red M&Ms.
If you want to make sure these are a perfect circle you can use a round cookie cutter. Just spray it first and add the cornflake mixture in the middle. Shape them around the inner part of the cookie cutter (be sure to leave a hole in the middle) and then lift up the cookie cutter.

Storage

You want to let these completely set before storing. Once set, add them to an airtight container and store at room temperature. If you are going to layer them on top of one another, be sure to add a piece of parchment paper in between the layers. These will last for about 1 week.

Can you freeze Cornflake wreath cookies?

You can freeze these cookies. Let them completely dry and then place them in a freezer-safe airtight container. You want to be sure to separate the layers with parchment paper. These will store for up to 3 months.

Cornflake Wreaths

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
5 cups miniature marshmallows
1 tsp green food coloring
6 cups corn flakes
red cinnamon candies

Instructions

Pour corn flakes into a large bowl. I used a glass bowl, I would recommend either glass or metal.
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Once melted, add the marshmallows and keep stirring until they are completely melted. Stir in the food coloring.
Pour the melted marshmallows into the corn flakes. Stir gently until well coated.
Drop spoonfuls of the cornflake mixture onto parchment paper. Grease your hands with either butter or cooking spray. Shape each spoonful into an individual wreath. Top each wreath with cinnamon candies. Sprinkle with red crystals for a little extra sparkle.

Notes

Recipe and inspiration credit given fully to tastesbetterfromscratch.com