Be honest: Aren’t Christmas wreath cookies some of the cutest holiday desserts you’ve ever seen? Families have been making these marshmallowy sweets for generations, and it’s not just because they’re charming, chewy and delicious. First, they serve as a quick and easy Christmas cookie recipe for cookie exchanges, school parties or holiday dessert tables. And second, these Christmas treats are a perfectly festive, no-bake holiday dessert to make with kids and teens, creating a tradition that they’ll look forward to every year.

Prep:20 min
Cook:5 min
Yield:8 servings

Ingredients

• 20 large marshmallows
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Green food coloring
• 3 cups cornflakes
• Red M&M’s minis (about 2 tablespoons)

Directions

1. Place marshmallows and butter in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave, uncovered, on high until butter is melted and marshmallows are puffed, about 45 seconds. Tint with green food coloring. Stir in cornflakes.
2. On a waxed paper-lined baking sheet, divide mixture into 8 portions. With buttered hands, working quickly, shape each portion into a 3-in. wreath. Decorate immediately with M&M’s, pressing to adhere. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts

1 wreath: 134 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 116mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.