Easy Holiday Treats (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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4 cups mini marshmallows (or about 20 large ones if that's what you have)
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3 tablespoons butter
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4 cups cornflakes (Rice Krispies work great too)
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A few drops of green food coloring
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Red cinnamon candies or mini M&M's for decorating
# Instructions:
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Lay out some waxed paper on your counter - this gives you a non-stick surface to shape your wreaths on.
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Grab a large microwave-safe bowl and toss in your marshmallows and butter. Pop it in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time, giving it a good stir after each round until everything's melted together into a smooth, gooey mixture.
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Work fairly quickly here since the mixture sets up fast. Drop in some green food coloring - start with just a few drops and mix it through until you get that nice wreath green you're going for. You can always add more to make it darker.
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Pour your cornflakes into the marshmallow mixture and fold everything together until each piece is nicely coated with that green marshmallow goodness.
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Butter up your hands (or use a bit of cooking spray) and scoop out about half a cup of the mixture at a time. Shape it into a wreath right on your waxed paper. If you want them to look super uniform, a round cookie cutter makes a handy guide.
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While your wreaths are still soft and pliable, press those red candies into them to look like little holiday berries.
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Give your wreath cookies time to cool down and firm up completely before you dig in or pack them up.
# Notes:
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These cookies stay fresh in an airtight container for up to a week.
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If you're stacking them for storage, slip some wax paper between the layers so they don't stick together.
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Want to get creative? Try using Rice Krispies instead of cornflakes for a different texture.
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For an extra cute touch, make little bows using strips of red licorice.