HOLIDAY WREATH

Holiday Wreath image

My mom gave me this recipe. I look forward to crafting and sharing the wreath every Christmas. It's crisp and chewy, and a real eye-catcher on the table.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

30 large marshmallows
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
20 to 22 drops green food coloring
3-1/2 cups cornflakes
Red-hot candies
Red shoestring licorice and one red Dot candy, optional

Steps:

In a heavy saucepan, combine marshmallows, butter, vanilla and food coloring; cook and stir over low heat until smooth. Remove from the hat; add cornflakes and mix well. Drop by spoonfuls onto greased foil, forming a 9-in. wreath. Decorate with red-hots. If desired, form a bow with licorice and place on wreath; add Dot on top of bow.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 145mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.