Hi Three Kids and a Fish readers! It’s Christine from I Dig Pinterest and I couldn’t be more thrilled to be here today sharing a festive holiday cookie recipe with you! I just love this time of year and the fun desserts that come with it!
If you’re looking for a fun treat to make with your kids when the weather’s keeping them cooped up inside, these Christmas Wreath Cookies are just the thing! I think they’re pretty dang adorable. They are super simple to make, but just remember to plan a little ahead because the cookie dough roll does need to chill for a few hours before baking.
These cookies have the texture of a shortbread cookie, but with an incredible chocolate peppermint flavor. Yumm-o! Ok, call the kiddos in, because we’re ready to get started!
{CHRISTMAS WREATH COOKIES}
Recipe from Taste of Home
3/4 c. butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup milk (2%)
3/4 tsp. peppermint extract
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 tsp. salt
1 lb. dark chocolate or white candy coating, baking chocolate or chocolate chips, melted
Assorted sprinkles
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in milk and extracts. combine the flour, cocoa, cornstarch and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
Shape dough into two 1 1/2-in. diameter rolls; wrap each roll in plastic wrap. Freeze for 2 hours or until dough is firm.
Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks and let cool completely.
Dip cookies in candy coating; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper. Decorate as desired with sprinkles to resemble wreaths; let stand until firm.
These are also perfectly beautiful gifts for neighbors and friends! Happy holidays and festive baking! I hope you’ll drop by I Dig Pinterest soon and say “hi” and follow along!
