Easy Christmas Wreath Cookies: A Festive Treat Everyone Will Love
These festive Easy Christmas Wreath Cookies are not only delightful to look at but also easy to make, making them a perfect treat for the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups green candy melts
- 1 cup red and green sprinkles
- 1 cup mini marshmallows (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add in the vanilla extract and mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Shape the dough into circles and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- While the cookies are cooling, melt the green candy melts according to the package instructions.
- Once cool, dip the tops of the cookies in the melted candy and immediately sprinkle with red and green sprinkles.
- Add mini marshmallows as decorations if desired.
Notes
- For an added touch, you can use different colored candy melts.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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