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Albany's Holly Wreath Cookie Recipe

by on ‎12-11-2014 03:04 PM

I couldn't wait to be tagged in our #QCookieExchange.  The recipe I am sharing came from the Loring Air Force Base Officer's Wives Club Cookbook (1975.) For as long as I can remember, these have been a part of our Holiday baking tradition. No matter where we moved – and we moved a lot – we always kept these cookies as part of our tradition. 

Every plate of homemade fudge and peanut brittle we made was "garnished" with these edible Holly Cookies – and they still are to this day! Plus - they are super easy to make and always leave a lasting impression. I hope your family and friends love them as much as mine do! 

Holly Cookies

1 stick butter
30 large marshmallows (3.5 cups small) 
3 Tlbs milk (or egg nog)
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp green coloring (use as much as needed for dark green color) 
3.5 cups cornflakes (frosted are the best)
Round Red Cinnamon candies




Carefully melt first 4 ingredients on very low heat in extra large skillet.


 



Stir until smooth and add food coloring.



Stir in cornflakes. Combine well.   Keep heat on lowest setting. 


 


Working quickly, drop cornflake mix on to parchment paper. 



Drop 3 red cinnamon candies on each one.



Assembly best done with at least 2 people. :-)


Let cool and eat!  


 


Merry Christmas from our house to yours!


Albany