CHRISTMAS WREATHS

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I look forward to this every recipe every year. I make it and give it as gifts to friends and family.-Margaret Foreman, La Verne, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 2 loaves, 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

FILLING:
9 ounces pitted dried plums (prunes), cooked, drained and mashed (about 1-1/2 cups)
1-1/2 cups chopped peeled apples
3/4 cups finely chopped walnuts
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
DOUGH:
1 cup warm whole milk (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup shortening
4-1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
ICING:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Candied cherries, optional

Steps:

  • Combine all filling ingredients in a bowl; cover and refrigerate until ready to use. For dough, combine warm milk, sugar, salt and yeast in a bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes. Add eggs, shortening and 3 cups flour; mix until smooth. Add enough of the remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn out onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 to 1-1/2 hours. Punch dough down; divide in half. Roll each half into an 18x9-in. rectangle. Spread each with half of the filling. Starting at the long end, roll up tightly and seal edges. Place on a greased baking sheet, sealing ends together and forming ring. With a scissors, cut two-thirds of the way through the ring at 1-in. intervals. Carefully turn each section onto its side. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, 30-45 minutes. Bake at 350° for 25-20 minutes or until golden. Cool for 20 minutes. Beat confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth. Remove wreaths to platter; drizzle with icing while warm. Decorate with candied cherries if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 245mg sodium, Carbohydrate 76g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Kopray 11
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These wreaths are so cute and festive. They're perfect for a holiday party.


rajaahtasham
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I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but these wreaths were still really good. The chocolate and mint flavors really shine through.


Slimevan Thug
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These wreaths were a big hit at my cookie exchange. Everyone raved about them!


Samira Rahman
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Loved these wreaths! So easy and fun to make with the kids.


Xabik Acharya
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These wreaths are the perfect holiday treat! They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.


RAMESH BEERA
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I had a bit of trouble getting the wreaths to stay together, but they still tasted great.


Reabetswe Mokgatlhe
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The wreaths were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good.


Rashid Sarma
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These wreaths are so easy to make and they look so impressive. I'm definitely making them again next year.


Ashan Habib
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I made these wreaths for my family and they were a huge success! They're so cute and festive.


Jslicc Gvmg
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These wreaths were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.


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