If you're looking for a festive and delicious treat to add to your holiday table, look no further than this gingerbread Christmas wreath recipe. Not only is it a beautiful centerpiece, but it's also a delicious combination of warm spices and sweet icing. Perfect for gifting to friends and family or enjoying with a cup of hot cocoa, this gingerbread wreath is a must-have for the holiday season.
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To start, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined. Gradually add in the dry ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Using a 3-inch round cookie cutter, cut out circles of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Use a smaller 1-inch round cutter to cut out the centers of the circles, creating wreath shapes.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
In a small bowl, mix together the powdered sugar and milk until a smooth glaze forms. Divide the glaze into two separate bowls and add a few drops of red food coloring to one bowl and green food coloring to the other, creating two different colored icings.
Once the cookies have cooled, use a spoon or piping bag to drizzle the icing over the cookies, creating a festive and colorful design. Decorate with your choice of candy decorations, such as sprinkles, mini M&M's, or crushed candy canes.
Allow the icing to set before assembling the cookies into a wreath shape on a large serving platter or cake stand. Use a small amount of icing to "glue" the cookies together, creating a beautiful and delicious gingerbread Christmas wreath.
This recipe is not only a fun and creative project to do with your loved ones, but it also makes for a beautiful and tasty addition to any holiday gathering. So gather your ingredients, put on your favorite holiday music, and enjoy making this festive gingerbread wreath. Happy baking!
This gingerbread Christmas wreath is a great way to get into the holiday spirit and impress your friends and family with your baking skills. With the warm and aromatic flavors of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, and the sweet and colorful icing, this wreath is sure to be a hit at any holiday party or gathering. So don't wait any longer, try out this delicious recipe and spread some holiday cheer with this beautiful and tasty gingerbread wreath.
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