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Holly Christmas Cookies

SUBMITTED BY: Heather Dolan  PHOTO BY: UMBER 

"We've been making these cookies for years. They are colorful, festive, and delicious."
Holly Christmas Cookies Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 88 times with an average star rating of 4.3
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 25 Min
Original recipe yield 3 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (16 ounce) package large marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons green food coloring
  • 4 1/2 cups cornflakes cereal
  • 1 (2.25 ounce) package cinnamon red hot candies

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a saucepan over low heat, melt together the marshmallows, butter, vanilla, and food coloring. Mix in the cornflakes cereal.
  2. Drop by spoonfuls on wax paper, and decorate with red hots. Set aside, and allow to cool.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.28 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2003 by HFRASERNC 
These cookies are really cute and festive, but there are some things you should know if you... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.28 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2005 by IGMU89 
We have been making these "cookies" since I was a kid. It's really a matter of trial and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.28 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2005 by EUBBIE 
These cookies always make a holiday cookie plate look festive. I make mine into wreaths by... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.28 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2006 by MyrnaD 
These cookies, were delicious and easy to make. I followed some of the comments and changed a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.28 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2006 by Laura 
I've made this for years, but not as "cookies." I make large wreaths, and cut them (just as... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.28 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2005 by Mimi 
Using the Reynolds non stick foil works well. Nothing seems to stick to that. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.28 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2005 by MARIBRYANT 
I've been making these for over 20 years (minus the vanilla), and I think I've made them every... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.28 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2005 by JACKIEM1497 
These were really easy to make. My 2 girls helped me by decorating with red cinnamon... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.28 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2006 by KKGroover 
My family loves these cookies, and the recipe has been in the family for a long time. I only... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.28 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2005 by nita 
Very easy and feastive cookie...BUT wasxed paper is not the way to go. We tried aluminum foil... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Holly Christmas Cookies

Servings Per Recipe: 18

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 163

  • Total Fat: 6.3g
  • Cholesterol: 17mg
  • Sodium: 191mg
  • Total Carbs: 26.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.2g
  • Protein: 1.7g

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