Description
Delicate and festive Classic Butter Wreath Cookies, perfect for holiday gatherings and sweet memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until creamy and pale.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt, then gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- With floured hands, take about 2 tablespoons of dough, roll it into a ball, and shape it into a ring to create the wreath effect.
- Place the shaped wreaths on a lined baking sheet and bake for about 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
Use room temperature butter for best results, avoid overmixing the dough, and chill before baking to hold shape.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, holiday baking, butter cookies, festive desserts, family recipes