Christmas Wreath Cookie

Capture the festive spirit of the holiday season with these delightful Christmas Wreath Cookies. These visually stunning treats are perfect for spreading joy and cheer to your loved ones. The combination of sweet sugar cookie dough, vibrant green icing, and colorful sprinkles will make your dessert table shine with Christmas magic.

**Christmas Wreath Cookie**

**Ingredients:**
– 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 large egg
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– Green food coloring
– Red cinnamon candies or red M&M’s
– White icing or royal icing
– Festive sprinkles

**Instructions:**
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
4. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
6. Tint the dough with green food coloring until you achieve a vibrant green hue.
7. Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
8. Using the back of a spoon or your fingers, gently flatten each ball to form a round disc shape.
9. With a small round cookie cutter or bottle cap, cut out a hole in the center of each cookie to create the wreath shape.
10. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
11. Remove from the oven and immediately press red cinnamon candies or M&M’s onto each cookie to resemble holly berries.
12. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
13. Once the cookies are completely cooled, use white icing or royal icing to pipe a decorative bow on each wreath.
14. Sprinkle festive sprinkles over the wreath cookies to add a pop of color and sparkle.
15. Let the icing set before serving or storing the cookies in an airtight container.

These Christmas Wreath Cookies are not only delicious but also make a beautiful centerpiece for your holiday dessert table. They are sure to impress your family and friends with their festive appearance and sweet flavor. Enjoy baking these delightful treats and spread the joy of the season!