Gluten-Free Christmas Cornflake Wreath Cookies
No-bake holiday cookies shaped into wreaths using butter, melted marshmallows, green food coloring, and corn flakes cereal. Individual portions are quickly formed by hand and dotted with red cinnamon candies for festive decoration. Ready in minutes with minimal equipment.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Melt butter in large saucepan over low heat.
- 2
Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
- 3
Stir in food coloring.
- 4
Add corn flakes cereal and stir until well coated.
- 5
Using 1/4 cup dry measure coated with cooking spray, portion warm cereal mixture evenly.
- 6
Using buttered fingers, quickly shape into individual wreaths.
- 7
Dot with cinnamon candies.
Good to Know
Airtight container at room temperature up to 5 days.
Prepare up to 2 days in advance. Store in airtight container.
Serve at room temperature as holiday dessert or gift.
Common Mistakes
Use low heat when melting butter to prevent browning.
Work quickly with warm cereal mixture to shape before it sets.
Use cooking spray on measuring cup to prevent sticking.
Butter fingers before shaping to avoid burns from warm mixture.