Description
These Christmas Wreath Cookies are a delightful combination of crispy rice cereal and creamy marshmallow, creating a festive treat that is both crunchy and chewy. Topped with vibrant green icing and adorned with colorful candy decorations, they evoke the spirit of the holiday season with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cookies:
- 4 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1 package (10 oz) mini marshmallows
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- For the Decoration:
- 1 cup green candy melts
- 1/2 cup red and yellow candy pieces (like M&M’s or Skittles)
- 1/4 cup edible glitter (optional)
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
- Add the mini marshmallows and stir until completely melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in the crispy rice cereal until well coated.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then grease your hands with butter and shape the mixture into wreath shapes, about 3 inches in diameter.
- Place the formed wreaths on a parchment-lined baking sheet to set.
- Melt the green candy melts according to package instructions and dip the tops of the wreaths into the melted candy.
- Immediately decorate with red and yellow candy pieces and sprinkle with edible glitter if desired.
- Let the decorations set before serving.
Notes
- Make-ahead: These cookies can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in an airtight container.
- Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place to maintain crispness.
- Substitutions: Use gluten-free crispy rice cereal for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: no-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wreath cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12 grams
- Sodium: 50 milligrams
- Fat: 5 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 24 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 1 gram
- Cholesterol: 10 milligrams
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