White Chocolate and Peppermint Christmas Wreath Cookies

Ingredients (7)

• 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter, plus one tablespoon at room temperature
• 1 10- ounce package of miniature marshmallows
• 1 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 2 teaspoons green food coloring
• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• 4 cups toasted rice or corn flake cereal
• 1/4 to 1/3 cup chewy cinnamon candies such as Hot Tamales® cut in half