Description
A timeless recipe for buttery, sweet wreath-shaped cookies, perfect for family gatherings and holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 egg yolks
- Granulated sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and sugar together in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the flour, being careful not to overwork the dough.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Shape the cookies by rolling small pieces of dough into thin ropes and forming them into wreaths.
- Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are lightly golden, then let cool before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For a vegan version, consider substituting the butter with dairy-free margarine and the egg yolks with unsweetened applesauce or a flax egg.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cookies, holiday baking, butter wreath, family recipe, sweet treats