Citrusy Christmas Wreath Cookies
Delightful cookies shaped like wreaths, infused with zesty citrus flavors and decorated with colorful sprinkles, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour Sifted for better texture
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder For leavening
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg Room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 zest orange
- 1 zest lemon
Decoration
- to taste colored sprinkles For festive decoration
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, almond extract, orange zest, and lemon zest to the butter mixture and beat until smooth.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Roll small portions of the dough into balls and shape them into wreaths by creating a small hole in the center.
Baking
- Place the shaped wreaths on a lined baking sheet, sprinkle with colorful decoration, and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or frozen for up to three months.