Christmas Wreaths Recipe

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Cornflakes take the place of traditional rice cereal in these sweet no-bake treats from our Test Kitchen. Dressed up with green food coloring and red candies, they're a fun addition to cookie platters and dessert buffets.

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Christmas Wreaths Recipe
  • Prep: 50 min. + standing
  • Yield: 8 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 20 large marshmallows
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Green food coloring
  • 3 cups cornflakes
  • 72 miniature red M&M baking bits

Directions

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the marshmallows and butter. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 45 seconds or until butter is melted and marshmallows are puffed. Add food coloring and mix well. Stir in the cornflakes.
  • Shape into 3-in. wreaths on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Immediately press M&M's in three clusters of three for berries. Let stand until set. Yield: 8 wreaths.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 134 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 9 mg cholesterol, 115 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Christmas Wreaths in Quick Cooking November/December 2003, p8

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Reviewed on Sep. 04, 2011 by tonya772

love this recipe as is, but love it more with peanut butter added to marshmellow mix before cornflakes. About 1/2 cup pb.


Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2011 by mom:)

My mother used to make these when I was little. I make them with my boys as they are kid friendly to decorate. We love them.


Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2011 by Kathys Kandles

Easy but double the recipe if you're going to make them. Too much work for 8 servings. I used cinnamon candies on the wreaths instead of M & M's and be sure to either butter your fingers when shaping or spray with Pam.


Reviewed on Dec. 08, 2010 by Toot Sweets

These are great for children to help with and if festive and fun!


Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2009 by sclayton92S

Very messy but always get a lot of compliments and I use red hots instead of M &M's for the holly berries.


Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2008 by JaniceShanks

Oh, these are a favorite with my girls and their friends. They are grown now, but still ask for them. To shape the wreath, I put 2 or 3 lg. spoonful globs on tin foil and with buttered fingers I poke the center and spread a little to look like a wreath. I only do 2-3 at a time because they set up fast. I always had one of the girls (with dry hands) put the red hots on as I was making the wreaths. When done, we'd cut around the tin foil, which acted like a doilie.


Reviewed on Dec. 08, 2008 by ps343family

I have found that whenever I work with marshmallow treats having the tub of crisco or a stick of butter nearby always seems to help. I just keep my fingers greasy and the treats don't stick to me.


Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2007 by kay_t_did35

I make these every year. They seem to be amoung the favorite for everyone. I do find them easy,,,but very messy to make. Do you have an easy way to shape up the wreaths?

 
 
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