Festive, no-bake Christmas Corn Flake wreaths made with just a few simple ingredients. Perfect for holiday treat trays, cookie exchanges, and gifting.

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Christmas Corn Flake Wreaths are a fun holiday tradition! These no-bake treats are colorful, easy to make, and perfect for kids. Their festive green color and red ‘berries’ bring cheer to any holiday table.

Serve them at holiday parties, pack them up for cookie exchanges, or gift them in a cute tin. They’re quick to make with just a few simple ingredients and sure to bring smiles and a little extra holiday cheer!

Christmas Cornflake Wreaths on Tray with Red and White Striped Towel

Ingredient Notes

Here are the simple ingredients you’ll need. Read on for a few notes.

Marshmallows – plain, mini marshmallows.
Butter – regular salted butter.
Food coloring – green.
Corn Flakes – regular Corn Flake cereal.
Imperials – imperials (small, red cinnamon candies).

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Supplies

Here’s what you’ll need to make this recipe:

Large mixing bowl and spoon
Circle cookie cutter (3.5 inch), cookie scoop (3 tbsp), and spoon – all optional, but make forming much quicker and easier
Wax paper
Serving tray or storage container

Let’s Make Corn Flake Wreath Treats

Follow the simple steps below to make these festive no-bake cookies.

1 Melt Marshmallows and Butter.

Place the mini marshmallows and butter in a large microwave-safe mixing bowl. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring after each, until fully melted and smooth.

Mixing Melted Marshmallows and Butter in Glass Bowl with Wooden Spoon

2 Add Green Food Coloring.

Mix in green food coloring until you achieve a deep, festive green. Stir well to evenly distribute the color.

Stirring in Green Food Coloring to Melted Marshmallow Mixture

3 Mix in Corn flakes.

Gently fold the Corn Flakes into the marshmallow mixture, ensuring they are fully coated without breaking the flakes.

Mixing in Corn Flakes into Green Marshmallow Mixture

4 Form the Wreaths.

Use a cookie scoop (about 3 tablespoons) to scoop the mixture into a 3.5-inch cookie cutter placed on wax paper. Use a spoon to shape the middle of the wreath, being careful not to press down on the top to keep the “leafy” texture.

Forming Corn Flake Wreaths with Circle Cookie Cutter and Spoon

5 Add the finishing touches.

Remove the cookie cutter and top each wreath with five red imperials to resemble berries.

6 Let Them Set.

Place the wreaths in the freezer for 20 minutes or in the fridge for longer to set. Once firm, transfer them to a platter or storage container to enjoy or share!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

No-bake and easy to make: These no-bake treats are quick and easy to make, perfect for busy holiday schedules.
Festive and colorful: The bright green wreaths with red “berries” add a festive and colorful touch to any table.
Kid-friendly: This is a fun recipe to make with kids, letting them join in on the holiday fun.
Holiday favorite: These festive treats are perfect for holiday parties, cookie exchanges, and gifting to friends and family.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are answers to commonly asked questions about making Corn Flake wreaths.

What can I use if I don’t have red cinnamon candies?

You can substitute with red M&M’s, mini red sprinkles, or leave them plain.

Can I use a different cereal?

Yes, but Corn Flakes work best for the wreath shape and texture.

How do I keep them from sticking?

Use wax paper or parchment paper when shaping the wreaths to prevent sticking. You can also butter your hands, cookie cutter, and spoon.

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