Original Cornflake Wreaths

These Cornflake Wreaths are full of flavor and easy to create.

Notes: 1- Pick a nice DRY day to let them set up until dry. Then store in air tight container.

2- I DO NOT RECOMMEND but for extra-festive flavor, try stirring 1/2 teaspoon of Peppermint Extract or 1/2 teaspoon or less of Almond Flavoring into the marshmallow mixture before adding the cereal.
3 - Use candy sprinkles or other small round candies in place of the cinnamon candies, if desired.
4 - Flavors can vary according to the flavor marshmellow used. See below.

Alternative Wreath - Make a large wreath (using a Jello Mold) or a large Christmas tree with all of the mixture and decorate both with red and green royal icing. Much easier and quicker to make this way.

Cut into pieces with scissors but leave in the wreath or tree shape.

Ingredients

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1 package ((10-ounce) miniature marshmallows
3/4 cup white vanilla baking chips
5 cups frosted Cornflakes™ cereal
56 red cinnamon candies or mini red M&Ms
1 1/4 teaspoon green food coloring ( 20 drops ) (optional)

Directions

1. In large microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High 30 seconds to 1 minute or until melted. Add marshmallows; toss to coat. Microwave uncovered on High 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until marshmallows are completely melted and mixture is well blended.
2. (Stir in green food color to desired shade of green.) Add white vanilla baking chips to marshmallow mixture, and stir until melted, microwaving an additional 30 seconds if necessary.
3. Stir in cereal until evenly coated.
4. Working quickly, fill 16 greased muffin cups two-thirds full. Using the end of a wooden spoon, make holes in centers to resemble wreaths. Decorate immediately with Red Hots and/or sprinkles. Repeat with remaining cereal mixture and candies.

Refrigerate 15 minutes before serving.