Delicious and Festive Frosted Christmas Wreath Cookies for the Holidays

These frosted Christmas wreath cookies are the perfect treat to serve at holiday parties or to give as gifts. With a soft and chewy cookie base topped with sweet frosting and festive decorations, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• Green food coloring
• Red cinnamon candies or small red candies
• White frosting
• Assorted decorations (sprinkles, edible pearls, etc.)

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well to combine.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until the dough comes together.
5. Divide the dough in half and add green food coloring to one half, mixing until the desired color is achieved.
6. Roll out small balls of dough from each color and twist together to form a wreath shape on a baking sheet.
7. Press in red candies to resemble berries on the wreaths.
8. Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden brown around the edges.
9. Allow to cool completely before decorating with white frosting and assorted decorations.
10. Let the frosting set before serving or packaging as gifts.

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