Christmas Dessert: Wreath Shaped Cookies Recipe

There are many reasons to wait for the holidays, but Christmas desserts definitely top the list. With that in mind, today let me share with you a Christmas cookie recipe that is not only delicious, but also visually appealing. And yes, these wreath shaped cookies also make lovely inexpensive homemade gifts. 

Yields: 84 servings

Total time: Preparation 1 hour

Ingredients

• 2 cups softened butter
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla essence
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 ½ teaspoons cream of tartar

Frosting

• 8 cups powdered sugar
• 1 cup shortening
• 2 teaspoons maple extract
• ½ cup milk
• Pinch of red food coloring
• Pinch of green food coloring

Procedure

1. In a medium bowl, cream butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In a separate bowl combine flour, cream of tartar, and baking soda. Slowly add it to the creamed mixture and blend well. Divide it into four equal portions. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
2. Lightly flour the surface, and roll out one portion to ¼ inch thickness. Cut using a floured 2- ½ inches round cookie cutter. Place it 1 inch apart on lined baking sheets. Slowly cut out centers using a floured 1 inch round cookie cutter.
3. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Allow it cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks. Repeat with the remaining dough.
4. For frosting, in a medium bowl, combine the powdered sugar, maple extract, shortening, and milk to achieve consistency.
5. In a small bowl, place ¾ cup frosting; color with red food coloring. Color the remaining frosting green. Using a decorating tip, pipe green frosting over cookies. With a smaller decorating tip, pipe red bows onto the wreaths.

Add a special holiday touch to your tray of sweets with these festive Christmas dessert. Like always, don’t fear experimenting. Use colors of your choice and decorate it the way you like.
Image and text via http://stagetecture.com/

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