16+ Christmas Wreath Dessert Recipe Dive Into Deliciousness!

Ingredients:

Gingerbread Cookies:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Buttercream Frosting:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream

Decoration:

• 1/4 cup red and green sprinkles
• 1/4 cup red and green M&Ms
• 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup chopped pistachios

Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Gingerbread Cookies

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices. Set aside.
2. In a separate large bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add in the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
4. Gradually add in the dry ingredients, mixing until the dough comes together.
5. Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
6. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
7. Roll out one of the dough disks on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
8. Using a 4-inch round cookie cutter, cut out as many cookies as possible and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
9. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
10. Repeat with the remaining dough.

Step 2: Make the Buttercream Frosting

1. In a large bowl, beat the butter until smooth and creamy.
2. Add in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream, and beat until well combined and fluffy.
3. Transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.

Step 3: Assemble the Wreath

1. Lay out the cooled gingerbread cookies on a flat surface.
2. Pipe a small swirl of frosting on the back of each cookie.
3. Press the cookies together in a circular shape, forming a wreath.
4. Pipe more frosting on the front of the wreath and add the sprinkles, M&Ms, white chocolate chips, dried cranberries, and chopped pistachios on top, alternating between colors.
5. Refrigerate the wreath for 10-15 minutes to allow the frosting to set.
6. Serve and enjoy your delicious and festive Christmas wreath dessert!