Christmas Wreath Cookie Recipe
Celebrate the festive season with these delightful Christmas Wreath Cookies! Buttery and sweet, each cookie is adorned with vibrant green icing and colorful sprinkles that evoke holiday cheer. Perfect for gatherings or as a fun family baking activity, these whimsical treats will create cherished memories filled with joy and nostalgia. Bake a batch this holiday season and watch them become a seasonal favorite!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp green food coloring
- Decorative sprinkles (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Beat in the egg and vanilla until well incorporated.
- In another bowl, whisk flour and baking powder together; gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Stir in green food coloring until evenly mixed.
- Using a piping bag or cookie scoop, form wreath shapes on the baking sheets, ensuring to create holes in the center.
- Top with decorative sprinkles before baking for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg