Christmas Wreath Cookies Recipe

Name: Christmas Wreath Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups butter, softened; 3 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 5 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons cream of tartar; 8 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 cup shortening; 2 teaspoons maple flavoring; 1/2 to 2/3 cup 2% milk; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring; 1/2 teaspoon green food coloring

Servings: persons

2 cups butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
5 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
8 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup shortening
2 teaspoons maple flavoring
1/2 to 2/3 cup 2% milk
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring
1/2 teaspoon green food coloring

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and cream of tartar; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Divide into four portions. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until easy to handle.
2
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. round cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on parchment paper-lined
3
; cut out centers using a floured 1-in. round cookie cutter.
4
Bake at 375u00b0 for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. Repeat with remaining dough.
5
For frosting, in a large bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, shortening, maple flavoring and enough milk to achieve piping consistency.
6
Place 3/4 cup frosting in a small bowl; tint with red food coloring. Tint remaining frosting green. Using a #13 star tip, pipe green frosting over cookies. With a #2 round tip and red frosting, pipe bows onto wreaths.

3583

kcal

Calories

100

Fat

667

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups butter, softened, 3 cups confectioners' sugar, 2 eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Christmas Wreath Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Christmas Wreath Cookies

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