Holiday Wreaths Recipe
Description: Bring the festive spirit to your kitchen with these delightful Holiday Wreaths. Perfect for Christmas gatherings or as sweet gifts for loved ones, these wreath-shaped cookies are sure to spread joy and cheer. With a hint of coconut and a burst of sugary goodness, they embody the essence of the holiday season.
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, Christmas, < 30 Mins, Oven
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 561.3
- Fat Content: 54.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 48.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 31.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 20.1g
- Fiber Content: 13.9g
- Sugar Content: 6.2g
- Protein Content: 5.8g
Yield: 2 dozen cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 package of sugar cookie dough
- 2 cups coconut
- Green food coloring
- Frosting
- Green sugar
- Cinnamon candies
Instructions:
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Total Time |
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| 23 minutes | 7 minutes | 30 minutes |
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Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your oven is perfectly heated and ready to bake these scrumptious cookies to perfection.
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Prepare dough: Remove the sugar cookie dough from its wrapper, following the package directions. Divide the dough in half, wrapping one half in plastic wrap and refrigerating it for later use.
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Roll out dough: On a well-floured surface, roll out the remaining half of the dough to a thickness of about 1/8 inch. This will give your cookies the ideal texture and consistency.
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Cut into shapes: Use cookie cutters to cut out the dough into wreath shapes. Let your creativity shine as you craft these festive treats.
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Repeat: Repeat the process with the refrigerated half of the dough, ensuring that all your cookies are uniform in size and shape.
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Arrange on baking sheets: Place the cut-out cookies about 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. This allows them room to expand as they bake, ensuring even cooking.
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Bake: Slide the baking sheets into the preheated oven and bake for 7 to 9 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly browned. Keep an eye on them to prevent over-browning.
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Cool: Once baked, remove the cookies from the baking sheets and transfer them to wire racks to cool completely. This step is crucial for achieving the perfect texture.
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Prepare coconut: Place the coconut in a resealable plastic food storage bag. Add a few drops of green food coloring, seal the bag, and shake it until the coconut is evenly tinted. This adds a festive touch to your wreath decorations.
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Decorate: Frost each cooled cookie with frosting, then sprinkle with the tinted coconut, green sugar, and top with cinnamon candies. Let your imagination run wild as you adorn each wreath with holiday cheer.
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Serve and enjoy: Once decorated, these Holiday Wreaths are ready to be served and enjoyed! Share them with family and friends, or indulge in them yourself as you bask in the joy of the holiday season.
Tips:
- For a variation, you can add chopped nuts or dried fruits to the cookie dough for extra texture and flavor.
- Get creative with your decorations by using edible glitter, mini chocolate chips, or festive sprinkles.
- Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze them for longer storage. Just be sure to thaw them before serving.
With their delightful flavor and festive appearance, these Holiday Wreaths are sure to become a cherished tradition in your home. Enjoy the magic of the season with every delicious bite! 🎄🍪
