A festive & fun dessert
Helping with a holiday dessert recipe, like this krispie wreath, is a delightful adventure for a child, filled with laughter, colorful ingredients, and the sweet anticipation of creating something special to share with family and friends!
Holiday krispie wreaths are a festive and fun dessert that can be easily customized for the season, like adding red and green M&Ms or using colored sprinkles to whatever suits you and your family’s tastebuds. You can easily shape this mixture into anything, including a star, a tree, or even just rolled into bite-sized balls.
No matter what you choose, these treats offer a delightful combination of gooey marshmallows and crispy, crunchy cereal, making them a favorite among children and adults alike.
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Holiday Krispie Wreath
Yields 12 servings
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Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 (10 oz) package marshmallows
- 1 tsp green food coloring, or as desired
- 3 cups cornflakes
- 3 cups rice puffs
- Candies, for decorating
Instructions:
- In a large saucepan or Dutch oven over low heat, melt the butter. Add the marshmallows and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture is melted and syrupy. Remove from the heat.
- Stir in food coloring. Add additional food coloring as desired. Add the cornflakes and rice puffs; stir until well coated.
- Rub a small amount of butter between your hands to avoid sticking. Lay out a large platter and tip over the pan so all the contents come out. Quickly, shape the mixture into a large wreath. Garnish with candies (e.g., cinnamon dots, gum drops, mini marshmallows, M&Ms, sprinkles). Allow to cool completely before storing.
- Tip: For individual portions, you can make 12 mini wreaths. When storing smaller wreaths, separate layers of wreaths with parchment paper to avoid sticking.
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