These adorable no-bake cornflake Christmas wreaths are a fun and festive way to make your Christmas cookie platter stand out!

Cornflake Christmas Wreath Cookies with a red linen

Why this recipe works

Cornflake Christmas wreaths are made with marshmallows, cornflake cereal, butter, vanilla extract, red candies, and green food coloring. Making them is super simple, albeit a bit sticky in the process – but it’s worth it for the cute outcome! They’re made quite similarly to our Christmas tree rice krispie treats using marshmallows as the binding agent.

plate of Cornflake Christmas Wreath Cookies

Ingredients you will need

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Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

MARSHMALLOWS – Marshmallows are used to bind the cornflakes together, making them sticky and easy to shape. Plus, they add sweetness! Use 10 oz of regular-sized marshmallows (about 40 marshmallows/6 cups). I suggest going by the weight of the marshmallows to ensure you have the proper butter-marshmallow ratio. In turn, you can substitute with 10 oz of mini marshmallows.

DECORATION – You can use either red hot candies (cinnamon imperials), red M&M’s, or regular red imperial sprinkles for the decoration.

How to Make Cornflake Christmas Wreaths

These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. You can Jump to Recipe to get the printable version of this recipe, complete with measurements and instructions at the bottom.

In a large stock pot over medium-low heat, melt the marshmallows and butter together, stirring continuously.
Add the vanilla extract and green food coloring to the melted marshmallows and stir until consistent in color.
Remove from heat and pour the cornflakes into the stock pot. Use a rubber spatula to fold and mix until all cornflakes are well coated green.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spray fingertips with non-stick spray. Work quickly to form wreath shapes and place red hots in your chosen fashion.
Allow to sit for about an hour to firm up.

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

How do I store these cookies?

Store the wreath cookies in an air-tight container or ziptop bag. They can be kept at room temperature for up to a week. You can firm them up a bit by chilling them in the refrigerator if needed.

Can I freeze them?

Yes, you can freeze these cookies. Flash freeze them on a baking sheet, then transfer to a ziptop bag or air-tight container with parchment paper to separate the layers.

Serving Suggestions

Serve these cookie wreaths at room temperature, wrapped in a cellophane bag or in a cookie box for gift giving. You can get creative and use different colored candies to decorate the wreaths or simply add different colored sprinkles.

These cornflake Christmas wreaths are the second recipe of our 12 Days of Christmas Cookies countdown 2021. Check out our Christmas cookie countdowns from 2020 and 2019 for more recipes to add to your cookie trays and edible gift baskets for the holidays!

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