Reviewed: Dec. 2, 2009

These are REALLY good, I love them! They are especially good if you use almond extract in place of vanilla. I never use the cinnamon candies either, but when I take them to a potluck this year, I may try using the nonpareils as another reader suggested

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Drosemon

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Reviewed: Oct. 5, 2009

I use six to 10 more marshmallows and skip the vanilla. Instead I use 1 teaspoon of lemon extract. It gives them a unique subtle lemon taste that is not at all overpowering. My mom made them that way. Also, I don't bother trying to shape them into wreaths. It's easier to just drop them by the spoonful. They still look great- like holly bunches. You can also use red M&M's if you don't like red hots.

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Tom Dion

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Reviewed: Aug. 22, 2009

Hard to shape into wreaths, but they are cute when you do. Wet your hands with water and let the marshmallow cool a bit before attempting to form them. Very impressive as part of a gift cookie pack.

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SERENES

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Marquette, Michigan, USA

Living In: Ferndale, Michigan, USA

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Reviewed: Aug. 1, 2009

I just did these in mounds. I didn't think they were THAT great, but they went over pretty well with others.

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Reviewed: Mar. 24, 2009

Did not turn out at all, the green turned into a crayon-green, and it never set right. Not a fan.

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lef247

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Seattle, Washington, USA

Living In: Los Angeles, California, USA

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Reviewed: Feb. 7, 2009

Mine looked good, but turned out a disaster - I probably did something wrong somewhere, they wouldn't lift off the wax paper

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Lisa

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Reviewed: Dec. 30, 2008

I gave this four stars because I can never get my wreaths to be as vibrant green as I would like. These are very good, but a lot of work. A shortcut for molding the wreaths is to drop a ball of the mixture onto wax paper and take the end of a plastic spoon, stick it in the middle to make a hole, then spin it around to make the wreath.

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 28, 2008

Kind of messy, and takes longer to set than I thought, but they were a huge success. I didn't take a single cookie home.

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Reviewed: Dec. 19, 2008

Husband was really pleased (was made for his work potluck). Because they were so sticky I put them in the fridge while still on the wax paper in order to peel them off.

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Reviewed: Dec. 17, 2008

I'm only giving this 4 stars because I found it very hard to form the wreaths in time before they cooled. I now see the other reviews that said it helps to have a 2nd person! It also didn't help that i have long nails. As far as the taste? Excellent. They taste just like rice krispie treats. I might use those less time and less than 3 cups too. I used way more food coloring than it said or otherwise they would have been not very green. They look really cute too. I'll definitely save this recipe for future years and one day, little helpers.

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Reviewed: Dec. 14, 2008

I girl from work made these and they were great, but mine were a little hard...a little too crunchy. I think I used a little too many corn flakes. They're good though. And don't be stingy with the food coloring, otherwise they're just a pale green.

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Reviewed: Dec. 12, 2008

My family has been making these cookies for as long as I can remember. I cannot be without them, even at college. So, I made an easy microwave/dorm version. Ladies, this recipe will make you VERY popular with the college guys! Put all 30 marshmallows and a stick of butter in a microwave-safe Tupperware bowl (I like the holiday-themed disposable type from the grocery store). Microwave for 1 min, stir well and repeat in 30sec intervals until all of the lumps are out of the marshmallows - make the rest of the recipe as directed. While the wreaths are still sticky, I quickly sprinkle multi-colored sprinkles (to look like lights) and draw a little bow in red frosting. Ta-Da!! =)

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Jeni

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Reviewed: Dec. 2, 2008

The kids love these wreaths. I've made them for decades. I skip the shaping of the wreath and just dab a spoonful on wax paper and add the two red hots. There beautiful and always a hit.

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Tiffany

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Reviewed: Jun. 14, 2008

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this recipe! I've been making them for almost as long as I can remember and my mom made them before I was old enough to. The wreaths are so very much easier to shape with your hands than with a spoon. But if you don't want to be a green-handed elf for the next week use plastic or rubber gloves and to help with the sticky nature of these delightful treats, generously (and frequently) butter your hands (gloves).

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Reviewed: Feb. 25, 2008

I did not like this recipe. I didn't like the taste of the cookie with the cornflake cereal. I like the flavor of this type of treat with rice krispies so much better. I could not get them into a wreath shape without burning my fingers and the marshmallow stuck to my fingers. It was a hassle and I don't think I will be making these again.

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APKinney

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Reviewed: Feb. 18, 2008

This is one of my favorite christmas recipes and people love it as a gift, especially children!

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raegan

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Reviewed: Jan. 14, 2008

I made these for a kids party. They looked and tasted great. The only change I made was to use red mini m&ms instead of the red hots. I just wasn't too sure how the 3 year old would like the cinnamon of the red hots. I suppose you could also use drops of basic sugar frosting with red food color.

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