Best 7 Christmas Holly Cookies No Bake By Freda Recipes

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Indulge in the festive spirit with our delightful Christmas Holly Cookies! These no-bake treats are a perfect blend of flavors and textures, sure to bring joy to your holiday celebrations. Made with simple ingredients and decorated with vibrant red and green icing, these cookies are a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds.

Get ready to embark on a culinary journey with our collection of four unique Christmas Holly Cookie recipes. Each recipe offers a distinct twist on this classic holiday treat, ensuring there's something for everyone. From the classic buttery shortbread base to the rich chocolate-dipped version, these cookies are guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Let's cook with our recipes!

NO-BAKE HOLLY COOKIES



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Keep the holidays sweet and simple with a batch of No-Bake Holly Cookies. With corn flakes, marshmallows, a hint of green and a few red candies, these No-Bake Holly Cookies are the cutest and easiest festive cookies you'll ever eat.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 15m

Yield 15 servings, 2 cookies each

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/3 cup butter or margarine
30 JET-PUFFED Marshmallows
1-1/2 tsp. green food coloring
3 cups corn flakes
2 Tbsp. small hot cinnamon candies

Steps:

  • Melt butter in large saucepan on low heat. Add marshmallows; cook and stir 3 to 4 min. or until melted. Remove from heat. Stir in food coloring.
  • Add cereal; stir to evenly coat. Drop by tablespoonfuls into 30 mounds on waxed paper-covered baking sheets sprayed with cooking spray. Press candies into cereal mixture, flattening each mound slightly.
  • Let stand 30 min. or until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 100 mg, Carbohydrate 19 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 12 g, Protein 1 g

CHRISTMAS HOLLY COOKIES NO BAKE BY FREDA



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If your in a Hurry and running out of time this holiday,and want to make 3 dozen cookies in just 15 min, this recipe is for you. This also adds a festive look to any christmas cookie assortment. Kids and adults alike Love these. Hope you will enjoy also.

Provided by FREDA GABLE

Categories     Cookies

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

INGREDIENTS FOR CHRISTMAS HOLLY COOKIES
6 TBS butter or margarine (butters best)
32 large marshmallows
1 tsp green food coloring
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
3 Cups good cornflakes (post or kelloggs)
90 red cinnamon red hots candies (brachs)

Steps:

  • 1. Melt Butter or Margarine with all 32 marshmallows together over low heat. Keep stirring to melt, as needed
  • 2. Remove from Heat after melted, Stir in green fool coloring and vanilla. Still well til a uniform green color, (with no streaks)
  • 3. Fold in all cornflakes into marshmallow mixture. Stir till completely coated.
  • 4. Drop By small Teaspoons full onto wax or parchment paper. Place 3 red cinnamon candies in the center on each cookie. Let dry. several hrs. or chill in refer til set and dry. Enjoy.

CHRISTMAS HOLLY COOKIES (NO BAKE)



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I first had these about 23 years ago and thought they were so unique I asked for the recipe. I made some a few years back and put them around a platter and they made a perfect decoration, so perfect no one ate them. I asked why and everyone said they didn't know they were cookies. lol

Provided by Cathy Smith

Categories     Cookies

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 lb butter
30 large marshmallows
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp green food coloring
4 c corn flakes
red cinnamon candies

Steps:

  • 1. Melt butter & marshmellows, stir in vanilla and green food coloring.
  • 2. Add corn flakes and mix until coverd with coloring. Drob by teaspoons full on wax paper.
  • 3. Trim each with 3 cinnamon candies.

HOLLY CHRISTMAS COOKIES



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We've been making these cookies for years. They are colorful, festive, and delicious.

Provided by Heather Dolan

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     No-Bake Cookie Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (16 ounce) package large marshmallows
½ cup butter, softened
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ teaspoons green food coloring
4 ½ cups cornflakes cereal
1 (2.25 ounce) package cinnamon red hot candies

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.5 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 13.6 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 108.2 mg, Sugar 17.3 g

HOLLY CHRISTMAS COOKIES



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This is a very easy, no-bake Christmas cookie recipe. It makes a festive addition to a Christmas cookie assortment. This recipe was originally my Grandmother's and I hope you enjoy. These cookies always bring back fond memories for me of spending Christmas at Grandma's.

Provided by Northern Cook

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 15m

Yield 42 cookies, 42 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 tablespoons margarine
32 regular sized marshmallows
1 teaspoon green food coloring
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups corn flakes
90 red cinnamon candies (I use Brachs Cinnamon Imperials)

Steps:

  • Melt margarine and the 32 marshmallows together in a pan over low heat. Stir as needed.
  • Once the marshmallows have all melted, remove pot from heat and stir in the green food coloring and the vanilla. Stir until the marshmallow mixture is a uniform green color (no streaks).
  • Fold the cornflakes into the marshmallow mixture and stir until all are coated.
  • Drop by teaspoon full onto aluminum foil or parchment paper and place 3 red cinnamon candies in the center of each cookie. Let dry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 39, Fat 1.6, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 37.7, Carbohydrate 6.1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 3.3, Protein 0.2

NO-BAKE CHRISTMAS WREATH TREATS



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Cornflakes take the place of traditional rice cereal in these sweet no-bake Christmas cookies from our Test Kitchen. Dressed up with green food coloring and red candies, they're a fun addition to cookie platters and dessert buffets. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

20 large marshmallows
2 tablespoons butter
Green food coloring
3 cups cornflakes
Red M&M's minis (about 2 tablespoons)

Steps:

  • Place marshmallows and butter in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave, uncovered, on high until butter is melted and marshmallows are puffed, about 45 seconds. Tint with green food coloring. Stir in cornflakes. , On a waxed paper-lined baking sheet, divide mixture into 8 portions. With buttered hands, working quickly, shape each portion into a 3-in. wreath. Decorate immediately with M&M's, pressing to adhere. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

NO-BAKE CHRISTMAS WREATH COOKIES



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Our new twist on this old classic boasts whole grain goodness and the perfect marshmallow to crunch ratio-all thanks to Total cereal.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup butter
1 package (10 oz) miniature marshmallows
20 drops green liquid food color
3/4 cup white vanilla baking chips
5 cups Whole Grain Total™ cereal
56 red cinnamon candies

Steps:

  • In large microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High 30 seconds to 1 minute or until melted. Add marshmallows; toss to coat. Microwave uncovered on High 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until marshmallows are completely melted and mixture is well blended.
  • Stir in green food color to desired shade of green. Add white vanilla baking chips to marshmallow mixture, and stir until melted, microwaving an additional 30 seconds if necessary.
  • Stir in cereal until evenly coated.
  • Drop 1/3 cup of cereal mixture on waxed paper-lined cookie sheet. Use greased hands to form into wreath shape. Place 4 red cinnamon candies on wreath to decorate. Repeat with remaining cereal mixture and candies. Refrigerate 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 160 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Make sure your butter is at room temperature before creaming it with the sugar.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Stir in the flour and baking soda until just combined.
  • Do not overmix the dough, as this will make the cookies tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  • Bake the cookies at the specified temperature for the recommended amount of time.
  • Allow the cookies to cool completely before decorating.

Conclusion:

These Christmas Holly Cookies are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any holiday gathering. They are easy to make and can be decorated in a variety of ways to suit your taste. With their bright red and green colors, these cookies are sure to be a hit with people of all ages. So gather your ingredients and get baking!

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