Indulge in the festive spirit with our exquisite Spritz Christmas Wreath Cookies, a delightful treat that combines classic flavors with a touch of holiday magic. These charming cookies, shaped like miniature wreaths adorned with colorful sprinkles, are not only visually appealing but also burst with a symphony of flavors. Our collection of recipes offers three variations to tantalize your taste buds: the traditional Spritz Christmas Wreath Cookies, the decadent Chocolate Spritz Christmas Wreath Cookies, and the unique Raspberry Spritz Christmas Wreath Cookies. Each recipe is carefully crafted to ensure perfect texture, delightful flavors, and an unforgettable holiday experience.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
TIE-DYE WREATH SPRITZ COOKIES
The green and white tie-dye effect gives these classic cookies a modern-retro look, and the red sprinkles add a bit more holiday cheer.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 45 to 50 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Position oven racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F.
- Beat the butter and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add the almond and vanilla extracts and egg and mix until combined. Reduce the mixer speed to low, add the flour and salt and mix until just combined.
- Remove a quarter of the dough (about 1/2 cup) to a flour-dusted surface and reserve. Add the sprinkles to the dough left in the mixer and mix on low until just combined. Remove the dough to a flour-dusted surface and gently fold until it comes together.
- Add the reserved dough back to the mixer bowl and add enough green gel food coloring to color it a vibrant green like a wreath, about 6 drops. Mix on low until the dough is completely green. Remove to a flour-dusted surface and fold with your hands until it comes together.
- Tear off 2 Ping-Pong ball-size pieces of the white dough and add to the barrel of a cookie press; add 1 marble-size piece of the green dough. Repeat this pattern until the barrel is filled (you will not use all of the dough). Place a wreath disc onto the cookie press barrel according to the manufacturer's instructions. Press the cookies onto an ungreased baking sheet and set aside. Repeat 2 more times in the same pattern with the remaining dough.
- Bake 2 of the batches until the cookies are firm but not yet browning on the bottom, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool the cookies for 1 minute on the baking sheets, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely, about 30 minutes. Bake the third batch and let cool. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
HOLLY WREATHS
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
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.
SPRITZ CHRISTMAS WREATH COOKIES
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a bowl with an electric mixer cream the butter with the granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, add the salt, the vanilla, and the egg yolks, and beat the mixture until it is smooth. Add the flour and beat the dough until it is just combined. Pack the dough into a cookie press fitted with the wreath disk and press cookies about 1 inch apart onto cool, ungreased baking sheets. Brush the cookies lightly with the egg wash, sprinkle them with the decorating sugar, and arrange the cherry slices decoratively on them. Bake the cookies in batches in the middle of the oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are pale golden. Transfer the cookies to racks and let them cool. (Do not let the cookies cool on the sheets.) The cookies may be made 2 months in advance and kept frozen in airtight containers.
CREAM CHEESE SPRITZ COOKIES
These cookies are a family tradition every Christmas in my family, especially in tree or wreath form! The cream cheese gives regular spritz cookies a nice little boost.
Provided by Patty2007
Categories Desserts Cookies Butter Cookie Recipes Spritz Cookie Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 54
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Cream butter and cream cheese together in a bowl using an electric mixer; add sugar and beat well. Mix in vanilla extract and food coloring. Slowly add flour and mix well to combine.
- Fill a cookie press with dough and form cookies onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven until edges are set, 8 to 10 minutes, making sure to remove at the first hint of browning.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 59.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.4 g, Cholesterol 10.8 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 29 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
CALLAHAN CHRISTMAS WREATHS
When my family asked for good old Norwegian wreath cookies, I studied several recipes for ideas, then added my own special touches. - Cassidy Callahan, Fitchburg, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, orange zest and extract. Gradually beat in flour. Divide dough in half; tint one portion green with food coloring., For each wreath, shape two 6-inch ropes using 2 teaspoons plain dough for one and 2 teaspoons green dough for the other. Place the two ropes side by side; press together lightly, then twist several times. Shape into a circle, pinching ends to seal. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Repeat with remaining dough., Cut candied cherries into small pieces and place on wreaths to decorate as desired, pressing lightly to adhere. Bake cookies 6-8 minutes or until set and bottoms are light brown., Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 26mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
SPRITZ WREATHS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Pack dough into a cookie press fitted with wreath disk and press about 1 inch apart onto cool ungreased baking sheets. Brush cookies lightly with egg-white wash and sprinkle with decorating sugar. Arrange cherry slivers to form bow shapes.
- Bake cookies in batches in middle of oven until edges are pale golden, about 12 minutes. Cool cookies on sheets 2 minutes and transfer to racks to cool completely. (Cookies will stick to sheets if cooled too long on them.) Cookies may be stored between layers of wax paper in airtight containers up to 6 weeks frozen.
Tips:
- Use a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment to make the dough. This will help to ensure that the dough is evenly mixed and smooth.
- Be sure to chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out. This will help to prevent the dough from sticking to your hands and will make it easier to work with.
- When rolling out the dough, use a light touch. You don't want to press down too hard or you will end up with thick cookies.
- Cut the dough into 1-inch circles. You can use a cookie cutter or a sharp knife to do this.
- Place the cookies on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Be sure to space them out evenly so that they have room to spread.
- Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until they are just beginning to brown around the edges.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cookies are completely cool, you can decorate them with sprinkles, icing, or candy.
Conclusion:
Spritz Christmas wreath cookies are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for the holiday season. They are easy to make and can be decorated in a variety of ways, making them a great option for parties and gatherings. So next time you're looking for a special holiday cookie, give these spritz Christmas wreath cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!
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