EMBELLISHED WREATH COOKIES
Buttery classic, sugar cookies make a delicious treat anytime. Here, Martha heightens them to special-occasion status with a simple glaze and a fanciful combination of candied flowers, crystallized ginger, and chopped pistachios.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes about 16
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Sugar Cookies: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together butter, sugar, and vanilla on medium-high speed until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, orange zest, and brandy until well combined. Add dry ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined. On a lightly floured surface, shape dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate until firm, at least 45 minutes and up to overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to a scant 1/4 inch thick. Cut out shapes using a 3 1/2-inch fluted round. Use a 1-inch round cutter to cut out centers of cookies. Reroll scraps once (you should have about 16 cookies). Transfer both wreaths and cookie centers to prepared sheets, spaced about 1 inch apart. Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour. Bake until set and golden around edges, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer sheets to wire racks and let cool completely.
- Glaze: Whisk together confectioners' sugar, egg white, and 1 teaspoon lemon juice until smooth. If necessary, add remaining 1 teaspoon lemon juice to reach desired consistency. Glaze should be opaque but not too thick as to run down the edges of the cookie once dipped. If not using immediately, glaze can be stored at room temperature, with plastic wrap pressed directly on surface, up to 2 days, or in refrigerator up to 3 days. Bring to room temperature before using.
- Working with one cookie at a time, dip cookie top-side down in glaze to coat surface, allowing excess glaze to drip back into bowl. If glaze runs down sides of cookie and is too transparent, add more confectioners' sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time. If glaze is too thick, add water, 1 teaspoon at a time. Transfer glazed cookies to a wire rack or baking sheet. Working quickly before glaze sets, decorate cookies with toppings, if desired. Let stand at room temperature until completely dry, at least 2 hours. Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature overnight.
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[email protected]These cookies are perfect for a holiday party. They're festive and delicious.
Juljan Balliu
[email protected]These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll use less sugar next time.
Rusha Khadkakarki
[email protected]These cookies were delicious! The dough was soft and chewy and the frosting was perfectly sweet.
farah zide
[email protected]I love how these cookies look, but they were a little dry. I think I'll add some more butter to the dough next time.
Saifullah Mir (PaGaL)
[email protected]These cookies were easy to make and they turned out beautiful. I'm definitely going to make them again.
Darshana Gayan
[email protected]I'm not a fan of wreath cookies, but these were actually pretty good. The dough was light and fluffy and the frosting was sweet and creamy.
celiwe Siko
[email protected]These cookies were a big hit with my kids! They loved the festive design and the delicious taste.
Maruf Hawladar
[email protected]I love the way these cookies look, but they were a little too crumbly for my taste.
Ashiraf ashberg
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for a holiday party. They're festive and delicious.
Talha Azam
[email protected]I had a little trouble getting the dough to come together, but I figured it out eventually. The cookies turned out great!
MRAHAD
[email protected]These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.
Amor Chargui
[email protected]I love the unique design of these cookies. They're perfect for a special occasion.
RA JIN
[email protected]These cookies were a little more work than I expected, but they were worth it. They're so beautiful and delicious.
King Bro
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but these cookies were easy to make and they turned out great! I'll definitely be making them again.
Bheki Zondi
[email protected]These cookies are so festive and perfect for the holidays. I love the way they look and they taste even better.
JLynn Torres
[email protected]I've never made wreath cookies before, but these were surprisingly easy. The dough was simple to work with and the cookies turned out beautifully.
Syad Shani
[email protected]I love how these cookies look! They're so elegant and perfect for a special occasion.
Consuelo Marin
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so festive and delicious, and they were really easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again next year.