Holly Christmas Cookies Recipe
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Holly Christmas Cookies

By: Heather Dolan 
"We've been making these cookies for years. They are colorful, festive, and delicious."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (113)

What to Drink?
Wine Port
Cocktail Eggnog Russian
Hot Non-Alcoholic Eggnog Coffee Punch
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 3 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 164 | Total Fat: 5.2g | Cholesterol: 14mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2003 by HFRASERNC   view full review
These cookies are really cute and festive, but there are some things you should know if you...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2005 by IGMU89   view full review
We have been making these "cookies" since I was a kid. It's really a matter of trial and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2005 by EUBBIE   view full review
These cookies always make a holiday cookie plate look festive. I make mine into wreaths by...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2006 by MyrnaD   view full review
These cookies, were delicious and easy to make. I followed some of the comments and changed a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2005 by Mimi   view full review
Using the Reynolds non stick foil works well. Nothing seems to stick to that.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2006 by Laura   view full review
I've made this for years, but not as "cookies." I make large wreaths, and cut them (just as...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2005 by MARIBRYANT   view full review
I've been making these for over 20 years (minus the vanilla), and I think I've made them every...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2006 by KKGroover   view full review
My family loves these cookies, and the recipe has been in the family for a long time. I only...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2005 by JACKIEM1497   view full review
These were really easy to make. My 2 girls helped me by decorating with red cinnamon...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2005 by nita   view full review
Very easy and feastive cookie...BUT wasxed paper is not the way to go. We tried aluminum foil...

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