No Bake Cornflake Holly Cookies
Perfect for cookie exchanges, these fun cookies will brighten up the holiday season!
Servings 18
Calories 116kcal
Ingredients
- waxed paper
- ½ cup butter
- 4 cups miniature marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon green food coloring or more as needed
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups cornflake cereal
- 2.25 ounce package of cinnamon red hot candies
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with wax paper, set aside.
- Place butter and marshmallows in a heavy bottom pan. Set over medium heat. Stir frequently until the marshmallows are melted and creamy, about 5 minutes.
- Mix in the vanilla and food coloring until the desired color is reached; gently fold in the cornflakes to coat.
- Drop by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet and use lightly greased fingers to form wreath shapes. Immediately decorate with 3 red hots each.
- Allow cookies to cool and set about 15 minutes. Makes about 36 cookies. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
*Lightl spritz your fingers and the spoons with nonstick cooking spray to keep the cookies from sticking to your fingers.
Nutrition
Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 13mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 269IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 2mg