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‘Holly and Berries’ Cookies

November 14, 2014 by Leia

Christmas is almost here and I am beyond excited.

I know some people don’t want to hear about Christmas until after Thanksgiving.  But in my opinion, Christmas music, treats, decorations, etc. don’t take away from Thanksgiving.  I think it all just adds to the ‘holiday spirit’ and makes the holiday season last longer.

So, with that being said.  Here is a Christmas treat for you.

Holly and Berries Cookies from Eat It & Say Yum

My MIL makes these as part of her Christmas goodie plates.  Let me tell you, ya just can’t make enough of these.  They go fast.

These are similar to rice crispy treats, in that they have marshmallows and butter, but you use corn flake cereal to get the ‘holly leaf’ look.

Holly and Berries Wreath Cookies from Eat It and Say Yum

You can whip these up in a matter of minutes.  Which is good, since they go so fast.  😉

I think the holly and berry look is super festive, and these make the perfect ‘cookie’ to use for a cookie exchange.

Holly and Berry Wreath Cookies

I use red, mini m&m’s for the ‘berries.’  My MIL uses red hots.  You’ve got options, people.

Because this treat is so easy to make you can even let your kids help.  It’s nice to have someone else drop the ‘berries’ on the cookies just after you scoop them.  You want to get the candies on before the cookie sets up and dries.  Otherwise the candies won’t stick very well.  Perfect job for kids.

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‘Holly and Berries’ Cookies

‘Holly and Berries’ Cookies

Ingredients

  • 4 1/2 cups corn flakes cereal
  • 30 large marshmallows
  • 1 cube butter (1/2 cup)- cut into Tbs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp green food coloring
  • red, mini m&m’s- enough to add 3 to each cookie

Instructions

  1. In a large, microwave safe bowl, heat the marshmallows and butter for 1 minute. Stir the mixture and heat 30-60 seconds more. Just long enough to heat the marshmallows so they finish melting when you stir everything together.
  2. Add the vanilla and food coloring to the marshmallow mixture and stir. Stir in the cereal and gently stir until the flakes are mostly coated.
  3. Using two spoons, scoop out the cereal mixture and drop onto wax paper. Try to keep in a circular shape. Before the marshmallows dry, add three of the mini m&m’s to one side of the cookies, making a triangular shape. Resembling holly berries.
  4. Let cool and dry before eating.
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See, they are so pretty you could hang them on the wall.  Maybe.

What is your favorite holiday cookie??

See where I link up.

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Filed Under: Cookie, Dessert, Easy Meals, Holidays Tagged With: berries, cereal, Christmas, cookie, corn flakes, exchange, green, Holiday, holly, M&Ms, marshmallows, recipe, wreath

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  1. Oh My Heartsie Girl Co-Hosting Merry Monday Linky Party

    November 17, 2014 at 5:20 pm

    These look wonderful, my grandma used cornflakes to roll cookies in, wish I had that recipe. Thanks for linking up with Merry Monday Linky Party!!! Shared your post to Twitter today.
    Karren

    • Leia

      November 17, 2014 at 8:44 pm

      Thanks, Karren! I’ve never heard of cookies rolled in corn flakes, but I bet they had a great crunch! Sounds good. Thanks for stopping by and for sharing! 🙂

  2. jenniferjuniper1

    November 18, 2014 at 10:20 am

    My kids would love these – is it a sign of a dirty mind if I immediately thought of “twig and berries” when I read the title?!?

    • Leia

      November 18, 2014 at 5:22 pm

      Haha, that is too funny! I hadn’t thought of that when I made that the title. I wouldn’t say you have a dirty mind, just a good sense of humor. 😉 Have a great week!

  3. Lou Lou Girls

    November 22, 2014 at 3:34 pm

    Hello gorgeous! I’m licking my lips right now, it looks so good! Pinned and tweeted. I hope to see on Monday at 7 pm. We love to party with you! Happy Saturday~Lou Lou Girls

    • Leia

      November 22, 2014 at 7:03 pm

      Thank you, ladies! 🙂

  4. dwellinginhappiness

    November 23, 2014 at 12:21 pm

    These look SO yummy! And super easy, which is my favorite part. I love festive food! 🙂 Thanks for linking up with us a Motivational Monday! Hope to see you again tonight! 🙂

  5. Stephanie

    November 24, 2014 at 3:15 pm

    These are too cute!! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again this week!

    • Leia

      November 24, 2014 at 9:26 pm

      Thanks Stephanie!

  6. dc

    December 3, 2015 at 6:27 am

    I’m with your mil. My grandma always made them with red hots…I do too!!

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