Easy Sugar Cookie Wreaths

1 hour Cookies These Easy Wreath Sugar Cookies are a festive treat perfect for the holiday season! Cruncky from the outside and soft on the inside, these cookies are as delightful to eat as they are to look at without the fuss of icing to make them fun. The vibrant green color, charming wreath shape, and M&M decorations make them a fun and simple bake for people of all skill levels. Perfect for cookie swaps, holiday parties, kids baking activity, Christmas tradition or as a cheerful addition to your dessert table, these cookies are a must-try for spreading seasonal joy! Servings: 15 cookies Prep: 30 minutes Bake: 12 - 15 minutes per batch Total: 1 hour (excluding 8 hour rest time) Contains: Dairy, Gluten Free from: Meat, Seafood Vegan alternatives: N/A

Ingredients

2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour, plus more as needed for rolling and work surface
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2/3 cup (150g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
2/3 cup (150g) granulated sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon green food colouring
30 M&M’s
Coloured sugar (optional)

Method

1. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

2. In a stand mixer on medium with a paddle attachment or using a hand mixer, beat the butter and sugar for 2 minutes until light and fluffy.

3. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and food coloring. Mix for another minute on medium until combined.

4. Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until fully incorporated. If using a hand mixer, switch to a spatula for this step. Do not over mix.

5. Turn the dough out onto a sheet of plastic wrap. Dust your fingers lightly with flour and shape the dough into a 3-inch round log. Wrap the log tightly in plastic wrap and roll gently on the work surface to create an even, round shape. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or up to 2 days.

6. Preheat the oven to 345°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

7. Slice the dough into 5 mm thick rounds using a sharp knife. Cut out a small circle in the center of each cookie using the back of a piping tip to create a wreath shape.

8. Decorate each wreath with 2 M&M’s placed on one side and a sprinkle of coloured sugar if you have it.

9. Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes, until the bottoms are very slightly golden brown.

10. Repeat with the remaining dough. Happy baking!