A Holiday Treat: Something Sweet from Chad Larsen

This holiday season, we wanted to share some of our favorite recipes to enjoy this time of year. From chocolate cappuccino cookies to pumpkin lentil soup, we hope you find a recipe that delights!

And to give our readers the best of both worlds, we’re including something savory and something sweet (and from Barry Berg – something soup). Keep an eye out for some new recipes each week now through the end of the year.

To kick off this series, Chad Larsen shares not only his favorite holiday treat, Holly Cookies, but some precious family photos as well.

"My mom used to participate in cookie exchanges around the holiday time. I always remember these for their bright color and very sugary goodness. I’m not sure how many this recipe makes, but I found it in my mom’s old recipe box. It is a perfect no-bake recipe that is great with kids and grandkids."

 Chad (2) and his Mother 

Chad (middle) and his brothers 

Chad (20) and his Mother

Holly Cookies
Ingredients:
❖ 30 large marshmallows (about 1 bag)
❖ 1 stick butter (unsalted or salted) – my mom only ever bought salted Land-o’-lakes
❖ 3 cups Corn Flakes
❖ Green food coloring
❖ 1 bag of Cinnamon Imperials or Red Hot candies
❖ Wax paper

Directions:
❖ Melt 30 large marshmallows in a double boiler
❖ Add 1 stick of butter, melt and mix together
❖ Add ½ teaspoon of green food coloring and stir together
❖ Mix in 3 cups of Corn Flakes
❖ Drop silver-dollar-size of mixture onto waxed paper
❖ Place 3 red candies on top
❖ Let stand at room temperature, or place in refrigerator to set

"The resulting 'Cookie' looks like a Holly tree/leaf/wreath – perfect for the holidays!"