Christmas wreath cookies are a festive and fun treat to make during the holiday season. These cookies are shaped like wreaths and decorated with colorful candies or icing to resemble holly berries. With a buttery dough and a hint of vanilla, these cookies are a delightful addition to any Christmas gathering.
Here's the recipe:
Ingredients:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Green food coloring
Red candies or decorating gel for decoration
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2. Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
5. Divide the dough into two equal portions. Add green food coloring to one portion and knead it until the color is evenly distributed throughout the dough.
6. Take small pieces of each dough, about 1 teaspoonful, and roll them into ropes of equal length (about 4 inches long). Place a green rope and a plain dough rope side by side, and twist them together to form a candy cane-like shape. Shape the twisted dough into a circle, forming a wreath. Place it on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough, spacing the wreaths about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
8. Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once the cookies are cooled, decorate them with red candies or decorating gel to resemble holly berries.
10. Enjoy these delightful Christmas wreath cookies as a festive treat or share them with family and friends during the holiday season.
These Christmas wreath cookies are not only festive but also delicious. They make a beautiful addition to your holiday cookie tray and are fun to make with family and friends. Enjoy!
