Description
Vanilla Wreath Cookies for Christmas bring a delightful touch of nostalgia to your holiday festivities. These charming cookies, shaped like festive wreaths, feature a buttery vanilla dough adorned with colorful sprinkles, making them the perfect sweet treat for family gatherings or holiday parties. With their satisfying crunch and melt-in-your-mouth center, these cookies are sure to evoke warm memories and joy during the festive season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for decoration)
- 1/2 cup colored sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder until combined.
- In another bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Shape tablespoon-sized portions into wreaths with holes in the center on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges. Allow cooling before decorating.
- Dust with powdered sugar or sprinkle with colored decorations as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg