Holly Crackles
- MAKES
- 36 cookies
- PREP
- 35 Min
- COOK TIME
- 5 Min
Need a star entry for your holiday cookie platter? Add some holiday cookie cheer with our Holly Crackles. They're bite-sized wreath-shaped cookies that look as good as they taste - and they always disappear in a flash.
What You'll Need
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
- 30 large marshmallows (a 10-ounce bag contains 38 to 40)
- 1 teaspoon green food color (or more, if desired)
- 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups cornflakes cereal
- Red-hot cinnamon candies, for decorating
What to Do
- Line two baking sheets with wax paper. In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, melt butter and marshmallows, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and stir in food color and vanilla. Stir in cornflakes.
- Drop mixture 1 tablespoon at a time, onto wax paper; decorate with candies. Let stand 30 minutes, or until cool.
Notes
- You can make these as an Easter or springtime treat, too. Use pastel food color and jelly beans and call them Birds' Nests!
- We love gifting this homemade candy during the holidays! For even more Christmas candy recipes be sure to download our free eCookbook, Christmas Candy Recipes: 24 Ideas for Homemade Christmas Gifts! Or if you're looking for some holiday cookie recipes, be sure to check out our free eCookbook, 12 Days of Christmas Cookies.
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Member 2873656
Dec 25, 2015
Mine would not harden, even tried the freezer. Stuck very firmly to the wax paper. Tasted great.
riverdogfarm 91229 18
Dec 22, 2015
Could you use Marshallow Fluff instead of marshmallows?
Test Kitchen Team
Dec 23, 2015
Hi there! The Mr. Food Test Kitchen has not made this recipe using fluffy marshmallow creme, and is unsure of how it will turn out. If you do make this recipe using it, let us know how it turns out for you. We would love to hear your feedback. Enjoy!
steinert 5714632
Dec 16, 2014
These are the BEST Christmas cookies ever! My mom has been making these for years, only she uses Rice Crispies. They are fantastic frozen, and they make your mouth nice and green )
tbdoepker 4805620
Dec 21, 2013
I have made them before, but shaped into a wreath (make into a circle).
gr99acie 6133646
Dec 17, 2013
All your comments rave about these crackels, I'm wondering what I did wrong but mine hardened right away. Very hard to spoon out. Cooled very hard. Not edible at all. I'm just glad the cost is not that much. Can anyone help?
ecmsaperry 6946039
Dec 22, 2013
I know that the marshmallows HAVE to be very fresh. Could that have been the problem?
chrysw3 1904169
Dec 17, 2013
Use Frosted Flakes instead of Corn Flakes - been making them every year since I was little, because we all need more sugar this time of year LOL - but they are oh so good - the first cookies to disappear from the tray always!
twinsgrammy2 42119 20
Mar 29, 2013
Made by my Mom and Grandmother for years, and me, too. Making them tomorrow in bird nest style for Easter.
KeepNF8th
Dec 08, 2012
Have made these many times over. I'd like to try making them w/ the Peppermint marshmallows, they only come in the mini marshmallows and unfortunately I've forgotten how many cups of minis to use. Mr. food can you help?
grannyblu
Jan 06, 2013
You can add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon peppermint extract for a peppermint flavor and use the regular size marshmallows
nevajohns 8338820
Dec 03, 2012
Instead of red hots I use any other type red cookie decorations. My 5 grandchildren are under the age of 10 and love these cookies!!
coupongail 5242520
Oct 17, 2012
Made these with my mother 30 years ago. They are so good & very pretty on a plate with other cookies. Easy to make but it helps to have 2 people working on them as they cool quickly & then you can't form them into cookies. Thanks for the wonderful memory!
lnrh 5194838
Sep 26, 2012
My granddaughter will have fun helping me make these. Can't wait to try these.
TPADILLA321 293302 7
Sep 24, 2012
I LIKE THE WREATH IDEA. I CAN'T WAIT TO TRY THESE. I USE MY FAMILY AHEAD OF TIME TO SEE WHAT THEY LIKE & DON'T LIKE FOR NEW HOLIDAY FOODS & MARK THEIR COMMENTS OF WHAT THEY LIKE & THEY CAN HAVE SOMETHING THEY LIKE & ADD SOMETHING ELSE HOMEMADE LIKE POT HOLDERS OR HAND TOWELS. THEY LOVE IT.
spedbls 82935
Sep 23, 2012
Been making at least 2 batches of these every year for Christmas. They are my 28-year-old son's favorite. So good & so easy!
owoods 1637102
Dec 17, 2010
My Grandmother used to make these ,But it was one giant wreath and we would slice it. Thanks for the memory!
KeepNF8th
Dec 08, 2012
This has been a family favorite for many years. Growing up we'd form the wreath from individual cookies. <3 Wonderful memories here as well.
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