Classic Almond Wreath Cookies Recipe

Name: Classic Almond Wreath Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Cookies; 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 1/2 cup Crisco; 2/3 cup powdered sugar; 1 egg; 1 egg yolk (reserve white for decorating); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 cups all-purpose flour; For Decorating; 1 egg white; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 cup finely chopped sliced almonds; red and green candied cherries; silver dragees

Servings: persons

For the Cookies
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup Crisco
2/3 cup powdered sugar
1 egg
1 egg yolk (reserve white for decorating)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
For Decorating
1 egg white
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup finely chopped sliced almonds
red and green candied cherries
silver dragees

1
Blend butter and Crisco; add whole egg, egg yolk and vanilla and stir to blend. Add powdered sugar and stir to combine, then add salt and flour and blend until well-combined. (A Kitchen-Aid stand mixer makes quick work of this.) The dough will be soft.
2
In a small bowl, mix together sugar, cinnamon and almonds for topping.
3
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place half of dough in a cookie press fitted with the star tip. Press dough into a circular wreath, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
4
When you've pressed out a tray full of cookies, brush them lightly with the beaten egg white. Sprinkle with cinnamon-almond sugar. Cut candied cherries into tiny bits and place on the cookies to resemble holly and ivy. Or, use green or red cherries and a silver dragee to resemble a bow and silver bell.
5
Bake for 10 minutes, until set and beginning to lightly brown.

692

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Cookies, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1/2 cup Crisco, 2/3 cup powdered sugar, and more.

Yes, Classic Almond Wreath Cookies falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Classic Almond Wreath Cookies

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions