These cornflake wreaths are easy cookies to make with the kids during the holidays. Once people try them, they can't get enough!
Ingredients
- waxed paper:
- butter: 0.5 cup
- miniature marshmallows: 4 cups
- green food coloring: 1 tsp (or as needed)
- almond extract: 0.5 tsp
- vanilla extract: 0.5 tsp
- cornflakes cereal: 4 cups
- cinnamon red hot candies: 1 pack (2.25 ounce pack)
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Stages of cooking
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Line a baking tray with waxed paper.
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Place marshmallows and butter in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave on high for 2 minutes. Stir, then microwave on high for 2 minutes more; stir. Allrecipes/Victoria Jempty Allrecipes/Victoria Jempty
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Mix in coloring, almond extract, and vanilla until the desired color is reached; gently stir in cornflakes to coat. Allrecipes/Victoria Jempty
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Drop by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared tray and use lightly greased fingers to form wreath shapes; decorate with 3 red hots each. Allrecipes/Victoria Jempty Allrecipes/Victoria Jempty
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Allow cookies to cool and set, about 15 minutes; store in an airtight container. Allrecipes/Victoria Jempty