15+ Christmas Wreath Cookies Recipe Elevate Your Taste Buds!

Ingredients

Dough

• 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• Green food coloring

Frosting

• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3-4 tablespoons milk
• Red food coloring

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Then, add in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Slowly add this mixture into the creamed butter and sugar until a soft dough forms.

Divide the dough into two equal parts. Add the green food coloring to one half and mix until the desired color is achieved.

Step 2: Shape the Wreaths

Take a tablespoon of each colored dough and roll them together into a ball. Then, roll the ball into a long rope, about 1 inch in diameter.

Shape the rope into a circle, pinching the ends together to form a wreath. Place the wreaths on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Repeat with the remaining dough, spacing the wreaths about 1 inch apart.

Step 3: Bake and Cool

Bake the wreaths in a preheated 375°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden.

Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 4: Make the Frosting

In a small mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk. Mix until the frosting is smooth and thick enough to spread.

Divide the frosting into two bowls and add red food coloring to one bowl to create a red frosting.

Step 5: Decorate the Wreaths

Using a small offset spatula or a butter knife, spread the green frosting onto the cooled cookies, leaving a small border around the edges.

Then, use the red frosting to create small berries on the wreaths.

Step 6: Let the Frosting Set

Let the frosting set for about 30 minutes before serving or storing in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

And there you have it, delicious and festive Christmas wreath cookies that are sure to be a hit at any holiday gathering. Enjoy and happy baking!