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Christmas Wreath Cookies

Delicious Christmas Wreath Cookies to Brighten Your Holidays

These Christmas Wreath Cookies are visually stunning and easy to make, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup Butter or dairy-free margarine for vegan
  • 1 cup Sugar brown sugar for a deeper flavor
  • 2 large Eggs or applesauce for vegan
  • 2.5 cups Flour all-purpose or gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar adjust water for consistency
  • 2 tablespoons Milk or non-dairy milk
  • 1 teaspoon Green Food Coloring mix to desired shade
For Decoration
  • 1 cup Sprinkles festive shapes or colors
  • 1 cup Mini Chocolate Chips for mixing in or decoration

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • cookie scoop
  • baking sheet
  • Spatula
  • Piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Christmas Wreath Cookies
  1. Gather all your ingredients and ensure the butter and eggs are at room temperature.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Whisk together the flour and baking powder in a medium bowl.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time and mix well, then add vanilla extract.
  5. Blend the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until just combined.
  6. Roll dough into balls and place on a lined baking sheet spaced about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.
  8. Cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  9. Prepare the frosting by mixing powdered sugar, milk, and green food coloring until smooth.
  10. Frost the cooled cookies and decorate with sprinkles or mini chocolate chips.
  11. Enjoy and share your festive cookies!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies can be customized with various toppings, and it's recommended to chill the dough if it spreads too much while baking.

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