Jolly Christmas Wreath Sugar Cookies
The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than with some delightful Christmas Wreath Sugar Cookies? These deliciously festive treats are not only scrumptious but also bring a touch of holiday cheer to your gatherings.
With their cute wreath shape, they make a perfect centerpiece for any holiday table or a fun project to tackle with the kids. Let’s get started with this easy-to-follow recipe that will have your kitchen smelling like Christmas in no time!
How to Make Christmas Wreath Sugar Cookies
Ingredients you’ll need for the sugar cookies
Ingredients you’ll need for the frosting
Step by Step Guide
Let us first make the Sugar Cookies
1. Start by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C). This ensures your cookies will bake evenly and turn out perfectly golden brown.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the room temperature butter and granulated sugar. Use a stand mixer to beat them together for about 1-2 minutes until it’s nice and fluffy.
3. While that’s mixing, pop 2 tablespoons of butter in a microwave-safe dish and microwave for about 30 seconds until melted. Add the melted butter to the mix.
4. Crack in the egg and pour in the vanilla extract, then whip it all together until it’s smooth and creamy.
5. Now, sprinkle in the salt and baking powder, mixing to combine. Gradually add the flour, about ¼ cup at a time, until it’s fully incorporated.
6. Form the dough into a ball, cover it with plastic wrap, and place it in the refrigerator for 90 minutes. This step is crucial as it helps the cookies hold their shape while baking.
7. Once the dough is chilled, remove it from the fridge and cut it in half. It’s easier to work with smaller pieces at a time. Sprinkle some flour on your baking surface and roll out the dough until it’s about ¼ inch thick.
8. Using a round cookie cutter (or a glass), cut out round shapes from the dough. Then, take a smaller glass or cookie cutter to cut out the center of each round to create that iconic wreath shape.
9. Place your cookie cutouts onto a baking mat or parchment paper and pop them in the oven. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are slightly browned (if you prefer a crisper cookie). For softer cookies, bake for a bit less time.
10. Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before decorating.
Now, let us create the frosting!
11. Beat the Butter: Make sure your stick of unsalted butter is at room temperature, then beat it with a stand mixer until it’s smooth and creamy.
12. Gradually add in the confectioner’s sugar, about ½ cup at a time, mixing until it’s fully incorporated.
13. Add the vanilla extract and almond milk, mixing until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
For the last part, let us decorate the cookies!
14. Spread a generous amount of frosting on each cooled cookie and get creative! You can use sprinkles, mini candies, or even edible glitter to give your cookies that extra holiday sparkle.
And there you have it! These Christmas Wreath Sugar Cookies are sure to be a hit at your holiday gatherings, and they also make great gifts! So gather your friends or family, get into the holiday spirit, and enjoy some quality time baking these delightful treats. Happy baking and happy holidays!
Christmas Wreath Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
For the Sugar Cookies
- 113 grams butter (softened at room temperature, separate 2 tbsp to be melted)
- 113 grams granulated sugar
- 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
For the Frosting
- 1 stick unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 cups confectioner’s sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp unsweetened vanilla almond milk
Instructions
Let us first make the Sugar Cookies
- Start by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C). This ensures your cookies will bake evenly and turn out perfectly golden brown.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the room temperature butter and granulated sugar. Use a stand mixer to beat them together for about 1-2 minutes until it’s nice and fluffy.
- While that’s mixing, pop 2 tablespoons of butter in a microwave-safe dish and microwave for about 30 seconds until melted. Add the melted butter to the mix.
- Crack in the egg and pour in the vanilla extract, then whip it all together until it’s smooth and creamy.
- Now, sprinkle in the salt and baking powder, mixing to combine. Gradually add the flour, about ¼ cup at a time, until it’s fully incorporated.
- Form the dough into a ball, cover it with plastic wrap, and place it in the refrigerator for 90 minutes. This step is crucial as it helps the cookies hold their shape while baking.
- Once the dough is chilled, remove it from the fridge and cut it in half. It’s easier to work with smaller pieces at a time. Sprinkle some flour on your baking surface and roll out the dough until it’s about ¼ inch thick.
- Using a round cookie cutter (or a glass), cut out round shapes from the dough. Then, take a smaller glass or cookie cutter to cut out the center of each round to create that iconic wreath shape.
- Place your cookie cutouts onto a baking mat or parchment paper and pop them in the oven. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are slightly browned (if you prefer a crisper cookie). For softer cookies, bake for a bit less time.
- Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before decorating.
Now, let us create the frosting!
- Beat the Butter: Make sure your stick of unsalted butter is at room temperature, then beat it with a stand mixer until it’s smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add in the confectioner’s sugar, about ½ cup at a time, mixing until it’s fully incorporated.
- Add the vanilla extract and almond milk, mixing until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
For the last part, let us decorate the cookies!
- Spread a generous amount of frosting on each cooled cookie and get creative! You can use sprinkles, mini candies, or even edible glitter to give your cookies that extra holiday sparkle.
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