These Cornflake Christmas Wreaths are a fun, no bake treat that is only a few ingredients and ready in just 20 minutes. They’ll look so festive on your cookie trays, and taste just like a Rice Krispie treat but with a crunchier, cornflake twist. They’re a classic Christmas treat that kids and adults both love!
These Cornflake Christmas Wreaths are made with a gooey marshmallow mixture, like you’d find in our peppermint rice krispie treats, and cornflake cereal (of course). They’re shaped into wreaths and decorated with red candies for a super fun Christmas dessert.
My version of these uses just the right amount of melted marshmallows so the wreaths hold together without being too sticky. A dash of green food coloring makes them super fun, and cheery for the Christmas season.
Why You’ll Love These
- Super Festive: These look like mini Christmas wreaths with their green color and cinnamon “holly berries” to add a fun look to any Christmas platter.
- Quick and Easy: These are no bake, only a few ingredients, and ready in less than 20 minutes. Your hands may get a little sticky 😉 but these are the perfect easy dessert to add to your holiday plans.
Ingredients Needed
This is a quick overview of some of the ingredients you’ll need for this Cornflake Christmas Wreath Cookies Recipe. Specific measurements and full recipe instructions are in the printable recipe card below.
- Salted Butter: If you’re using unsalted butter add a dash of salt to the marshmallow mixture.
- Mini Marshamallows: They melt nice and evenly and make the perfect gooey mixture to hold the cornflakes together
- Vanilla Extract: Adds a little extra flavor to the marshallows
- Green Food Coloring: Use a gel food coloring for the best results.
- Cornflake Cereal: The perfect crunchy cereal base.
- Red Cinnamon Candies: If you don’t like these, or can’t find them you can use mini red M&Ms instead.
How to make Cornflake Wreaths
Step 1: Make the Marshmallow Mixture. Melt the butter over medium low in a large pot. Add in the marshmallows and stir until they’re melted into the butter. Add in the vanilla, and food coloring.
Step 2: Add the Cereal. Gently fold in the cereal until its evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
Step 3: Make Wreaths. Drop spoonfuls of the cereal mixture onto a piece of parchment paper. Use your fingers to press a hole into the middle of the mounds, sticking one finger in the middle and spreading it outward. Reshape the out of the wreaths to make them more circular as needed.
Step 4: Add the Red Candies. Add a few red candies into the wreaths before the marshmallow is set. I like to do one to two bunches of three to make it look like holly berries. Sprinkle with white ball sprinkles if desired.
Tips and Tricks
Storage Instructions
These Christmas wreaths can be stored in an airtight container or ziplock bag at room temperature for up to 3 days. Place parchment paper between layers of the treats as needed to prevent them from sticking to each other. Do not refrigerate or freeze these treats.
These Christmas wreaths are ooey gooey, crunchy, and so delicious. They’re such a simple way to bring a little color to your Christmas trays!
More No Bake Christmas Desserts
- Snowman Cookie Dough Balls
- Church Window Cookies
- Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Balls
- Pecan Pie Balls
- Haystack Cookies
- Reindeer Rice Krispie Treats // Like Mother Like Daughter
If you try this Cornflake Wreath Recipe, please leave a 🌟 rating and let me know how it went in the comments below. I love hearing from you!
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Christmas Cornflake Wreaths
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Salted Butter
- 10 oz Mini Marshmallows
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 tsp Green Gel Food Coloring
- 5 1/2 cups Cornflake Cereal
- 50 Mini Red Candies (Red Hots or Mini M&Ms)
- White Pearl Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Add the butter to a large pot and melt over medium low heat. Stirring occasionally until the butter is melted. 1/2 cup Salted Butter
- Add the marshmallows to the pot and stir until they are fully melted. 10 oz Mini Marshmallows
- Add in the vanilla extract and green food coloring, and stir until the whole mixture has a nice green color. Add more food coloring as needed, until your desired shade is reached. 1 tsp Vanilla Extract, 1/4 tsp Green Gel Food Coloring
- Add the cornflakes and stir gently until all the cornflakes are covered with the marshmallow mixture. 5 1/2 cups Cornflake Cereal
- Drop the mixture in large spoonfuls onto a big piece of parchment paper. Make about 12 to 14 of them of equal size.
- Spray your hands with nonstick spray and poke a finger into the center of the mixture. Spread the hole out a little bigger with your finger. Reshape the outside of the wreath as needed to make a circlular shape.
- Press the red candies into the top of the wreaths. I like to do bunches of three. 50 Mini Red Candies
- Sprinkle with white pearl sprinkles, if desired. White Pearl Sprinkles
- Let the wreaths sit at room temperature to set for about 30 minutes before enjoying.
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