Christmas Holly Treats
Transform your holiday dessert table with these festive and fun Christmas Holly Treats! These no-bake delights combine the gooey sweetness of mini marshmallows with the crunch of cornflakes, all coated in a vibrant green hue to resemble holly leaves. Topped with red candy "berries," these eye-catching bites are as adorable as they are delicious. Quick and easy to make in just 20 minutes, they’re perfect for holiday parties, cookie exchanges, or a playful addition to any Christmas gathering. With their charming appearance and nostalgic flavor, these Christmas Holly Treats are sure to become a family favorite.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups Mini marshmallows
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoon Green food coloring
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 4 cups Cornflakes cereal
- 0.25 cup Red candy decorations (e.g., mini red M&Ms, red hots)
- 1 as_needed Nonstick cooking spray or melted butter for hands
Directions
Step 1
In a large saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the mini marshmallows to the pan and stir constantly until the marshmallows are fully melted and smooth.
Step 3
Remove the pan from heat and quickly stir in the green food coloring and vanilla extract, mixing well until the color is evenly distributed.
Step 4
Gently fold in the cornflakes cereal, ensuring all pieces are fully coated with the green marshmallow mixture.
Step 5
Spray your hands lightly with nonstick cooking spray or coat them with melted butter to prevent sticking.
Step 6
Scoop out heaping tablespoons of the mixture and shape them into small mound-like clusters resembling holly leaves. Place each cluster onto a wax-paper-lined baking sheet.
Step 7
Press two to three red candy decorations onto each cluster to represent holly berries.
Step 8
Let the treats cool and set for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.
Step 9
Store the Christmas Holly Treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (686.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2574.0 |
| Total Fat 49.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 28.0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 124mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2592.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 534.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 216.8g | |
| Protein 24.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 484.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 24.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 98.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 287.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories