Description
Festive holiday cereal wreaths combine marshmallow magic with classic Christmas cheer. Sweet seasonal treats bring joy to family gatherings and delight home bakers with simple, nostalgic charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Cereal Base:
- 5 cups cornflakes
Binding Agents:
- 1 (10 ounces / 283 grams) package mini marshmallows
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) salted butter
Decorative Elements:
- 7 drops green gel food coloring or 1 teaspoon water-based green food coloring
- 45 small red cinnamon candies
Preparation Aid:
- Nonstick cooking spray (for hands)
Instructions
- Cover two baking sheets with parchment paper to prepare the workspace for creating festive cereal treats.
- In a large saucepan, gently melt butter over low heat, then incorporate marshmallows, stirring continuously until completely smooth and glossy. Introduce green food coloring to achieve a vibrant holiday hue.
- Remove marshmallow mixture from heat source and immediately fold in cornflakes, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated with the sticky green mixture.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly for easier handling, then spray hands with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Carefully shape approximately 1/3 cup portions of the mixture into elongated logs, then curve each log into a wreath shape, placing them carefully on the prepared parchment-lined baking sheets.
- While the wreaths are still slightly warm and soft, strategically place three bright red cinnamon candies on each wreath to create a festive decoration.
- Let the holiday cereal wreaths set at room temperature for about 15 minutes to firm up and allow the candies to adhere, then serve and enjoy the seasonal treat.
Notes
- Customize colors by adjusting food coloring for different holiday themes or seasonal variations.
- Work quickly while mixture is warm to ensure smooth shaping and prevent hardening of cereal mixture.
- Spray hands generously with cooking spray to prevent sticky mixture from clinging during wreath formation.
- Replace cinnamon candies with festive sprinkles, mini M&Ms, or colored sugar for alternative decorative options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg