HOLLY WREATHS

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I've never come across another spritz cookie like this - one calling for cream cheese as an ingredient. That helps to keep these wreaths moist a long time, while also adding a delicious flavor. -Dee Lein, Longmont, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
Green candied cherries, thinly sliced
Red Hots
Decorating icing

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Cream butter and cream cheese. Add sugar; beat until light and fluffy. Stir in vanilla. Gradually beat in flour. , Using a cookie press fitted with a star piping tip, shape dough into 2-1/2-in. wreaths 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until set (do not brown), 8-10 minutes. Cool on wire racks., Decorate with green cherry pieces for leaves and Red Hots for berries. Use red decorating icing to form bows and adhere candy to wreaths.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 48mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Kopray 11
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks like a fun and easy way to make a festive holiday treat.


Joshua Ostwalt
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These wreaths are so cute! I love the idea of using cookie cutters to shape the bread.


Nadim fawaz
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The holly wreaths are a great way to use up leftover bread. I'm always looking for creative ways to use up leftovers.


Faisal Ahmed
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I'm not a big fan of bread, but these wreaths look so good that I might have to give them a try.


Amir Almosa
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These wreaths would be perfect for a Christmas party or brunch. They're sure to impress my guests.


Maurice Wallace
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The holly wreaths look so delicious! I love the idea of using different types of bread and fillings.


Ntinyari Kanyua
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I'm always looking for new and creative holiday recipes. This one is definitely a keeper!


Akash Chhetri
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These wreaths are so cute and festive! I can't wait to make them for my next holiday party.


T Castillo
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I'm not much of a baker, but I was able to follow this recipe easily and the wreaths turned out great!


Gary Nelson
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The holly wreaths were a beautiful and delicious addition to my Christmas brunch.


Tiffany Regis
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I was able to use different types of bread and fillings to create a variety of wreaths.


dani' rankin
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These wreaths were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and looked so festive.


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