Description
Delicious buttery wreath-shaped cookies that bring warmth and joy, reminiscent of holiday gatherings and traditions.
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Colored sugar or sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, and then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and nutmeg. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pipe or scoop dough into wreath shapes on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Sprinkle colored sugar or sprinkles on top of the cookies for decoration.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing the dough. If the dough is too warm, chill it briefly before shaping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, holiday baking, festive treats, butter cookies, family recipe