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The New York Times has added a correction to its article about Hunter Biden's statements at the U.S. Capitol Wednesday when he defied a congressional subpoena for a closed-door deposition‚ insisting that an open hearing to be held instead. "An earlier version of this article...

Cornflake Christmas Wreaths are a retro childhood favorite. Just a handful of ingredients needed to make them. Don’t you remember making these Cornflake Christmas Wreaths as a child? I still sometimes make them and every time I make these cookies‚ I’m reminded how much I like to eat a bowl of Cornflakes for breakfast. And lunch. And dinner. Isn’t cereal for dinner the best? Cornflake Christmas Wreaths take the cake when it comes to festive treats for the holiday cookie tray. With Christmas only 2 days away‚ you’ve probably about come to the end of your Christmas cookie making. I meant to share this recipe much earlier in the month‚ but I didn’t expect December to go by with such lightening speed. These Christmas treats are so easy to make with just 3 ingredients plus enough green food coloring to give them that perfect evergreen color. Variations I used mini red M&;Ms to decorate them with but Red Hots are probably the more traditional candy to use. Use Special K cereal in place of Cornflakes. Add a half a teaspoon of almond extract. Get All Ingredients Ready You will need to work quickly with this recipe so you can get the cookies shaped before the mixture sets up. Have all ingredients ‚measured and get a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper before beginning the recipe. Recipe Tips The Cornflake mixture is a little difficult to shape into wreath shapes. I did them free hand but I think it might be easier to use a round cookie or biscuit cutter‚ spray it well with cooking spray‚ and dump some cornflake mixture in the middle. Then you can use the end of a wooden spoon to put a hole in the middle. If you don’t want to mess with shaping them into small wreaths‚ drop them in mounds instead and place 3 Red Hots in the center. If they don’t set up firmly enough‚ stick them in the refrigerator to firm. How To Store Can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 5 to 7 days or frozen for up to 3 months.   Try These Other Christmas Sweets: White Chocolate and Peanut Butter Christmas Crack Cream Cheese Mints Martha Washington Candy Peppermint Oreo Truffles Cherry Bourbon Balls Buckeye Balls Peanut Butter and Chocolate Fudge Print Cornflake Wreath Cornflake Christmas Wreaths are made from only 3 ingredients plus green food coloring. Always a favorite on the Christmas cookie plate. Course DessertCuisine AmericanKeyword Christmas‚ no-bake Prep Time 10 minutes minutesCook Time 0 minutes minutes Servings 12 -15 Calories 183kcal Author Christin Mahrlig EquipmentParchment PaperCookie Sheet Ingredients1/2 cup (1 stick) butter1 (10-ounce) package marshmallows1 1/4 teaspoons green food coloring4 1/2 cups Cornflake cerealred hots or mini red M&;Ms InstructionsMelt butter in a large pot. Add marshmallows and stir until melted.Stir in food coloring.Stir in cereal.Working quickly‚ use a greased 1/4 cup measuring cup to dump the cornflake mixture in mounds on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Use your fingers (grease them well) to form the mounds into wreath shapes.Decorate with red M&;Ms before they set.Let cool completely and store in an airtight container. NotesNutritional info is provided as an estimate only and will vary based on brands of products used. NutritionCalories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 159mg | Potassium: 21mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 434IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 3mgWant to Save This Recipe?Save This Recipe Originally posted December 23‚ 2015. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. The post Cornflake Christmas Wreaths appeared first on Spicy Southern Kitchen.

Cherry Bourbon Balls- these buttery bourbon balls are flavored with both bourbon and maraschino cherries and coated in semi-sweet chocolate. They make an awesome Christmas treat or I love to serve them for Valentine’s Day or a Kentucky Derby party. There are several different versions of bourbon balls. Most recipes contain crushed vanilla wafers. This recipe is based off my favorite bourbon ball recipe which has a pecan‚ butter‚ bourbon‚ and powdered sugar filling. Ingredients Needed For Cherry Bourbon Balls Pecans– raw pecans. Bourbon– I use Maker’s Mark. Maraschino cherries Butter– I use salted butter. Powdered sugar Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips– Can use milk chocolate instead or a combination of the two. Shortening or Coconut Oil– Helps keep the chocolate from hardening too much. Candied Cherry Halves– Like the kind you use for fruitcake. Type of Bourbon To Use Maker’s Mark is my go to bourbon for both cooking and drinking but there are so many great bourbons available. I also love Four Roses and Buffalo Trace. Since the alcohol is not cooked off‚ I recommend these bourbon balls be an adult only treat. How To Make Cherry Bourbon Balls Combine the pecans and bourbon in a small bowl. Let sit at least 1 hour and up to 12 hours. Use a hand-held electric mixer to beat the powdered sugar and butter. Mixture will be dry. Add pecan mixture and chopped cherries and stir with a wooden spoon until evenly mixed. May be easier to mix with your hands. Shape into 1-inch balls. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Dip into melted chocolate and press a candied cherry on top. Refrigerate until set. How To Store Can be stored at room temperature but I prefer to keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will last for about 2 weeks. Can also be frozen for up to 3 months. More Easy Candy Recipes Classic Rum Balls Martha Washington Candy White Chocolate Pecan Candy Rice Krispie Peanut Butter Balls Bourbon Peanut Brittle Buckeye Balls Creme de Menthe Truffles Print Cherry Bourbon Balls Cherry Bourbon Balls- these buttery bourbon balls are flavored with both bourbon and maraschino cherries and coated in semi-sweet chocolate. Course CandyCuisine SouthernKeyword bourbon‚ pecans Prep Time 1 hour hour 20 minutes minutesCook Time 0 minutes minutesRefrigerate 1 hour hourTotal Time 2 hours hours 20 minutes minutes Servings 30 Bourbon Balls Calories 234kcal EquipmentHand-held electric mixerParchment Paper Ingredients¾ cup finely chopped pecans¼ cup bourbon¼ cup finely chopped maraschino cherries½ cup butter‚ softened4 cups powdered sugar3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips2 tablespoons shortening or coconut oil30 candied cherry halves InstructionsCombine pecans and bourbon in a bowl and let sit at least 1 hour or overnight.Place butter in a large bowl. Using a hand-held electric mixer‚ gradually beat in powdered sugar.Add pecan mixture and cherries to bowl. Stir with a wooden spoon until evenly mixed.Shape into 1-inch balls. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour.Melt chocolate chips and shortening or coconut oil in a medium saucepan with a heavy bottom. Stir frequently so chocolate doesn't burn.Using 2 forks or a toothpick‚ coat balls in chocolate mixture and then place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Press a candied cherry half on top of each one.Refrigerate until set. NotesWill last for 2 weeks in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Nutritional info is provided as an estimate only and will vary based on brands of products used. NutritionCalories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 27mg | Potassium: 115mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 108IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mgWant to Save This Recipe?Save This RecipeThe post Cherry Bourbon Balls appeared first on Spicy Southern Kitchen.

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