String-of-Lights Cookie Wreath

String-of-Lights Cookie Wreath
45 min.
30
198kcal

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Get ready to sweeten up your holiday celebrations with our delightful String-of-Lights Cookie Wreath! This festive treat is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual showstopper that will have everyone buzzing with excitement. Imagine indulging in soft, buttery cookies shaped like classic Christmas lights, each adorned with bright, colorful frosting that will transport you straight into the holiday spirit.

This recipe is perfect for anyone looking to add a personal touch to their holiday gatherings. With a total prep and bake time of only 45 minutes, you'll have plenty of time to whip up a batch for your next festive get-together or as a cheerful centerpiece for your holiday table. The combination of rich, melted chocolate and vibrant licorice adds a playful touch, making these cookies not just a dessert, but a delightful decoration too!

What's more, these cookies can double as charming ornaments for your Christmas tree or even as edible place cards for children's parties! The versatility of this recipe is bound to bring joy to not just your palate but also your holiday decor. So gather your family and friends, put on some holiday music, and let the cookie decorating fun begin with this whimsical String-of-Lights Cookie Wreath!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • cup butter softened
  • 20  chocolate-flavored candy coating drops melted
  • 30 servings pastry brush 
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • 30 servings licorice black red cut into 8
  • cup butter softened
  • cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 30 servings plastic drinking straw 
  • 20  several 
  • 20  several 

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • cookie cutter
  • drinking straws

Directions

  1. Beat butter and margarine at low speed of an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add sugar, beating well.
  2. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; add to butter mixture.
  3. Mix at low speed until blended.
  4. Roll dough to 3/8" thickness on a lightly floured surface.
  5. Cut out cookies, using a 3" spade-shaped cookie cutter (or use template on page 149).
  6. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Make a hole in "socket end" of each cookie, using a straw.
  7. Bake at 350 for 16 minutes.
  8. Let cookies cool on wire racks.
  9. Spread Frosting on the "bulb end" of each cookie, using the back of a small spoon.
  10. Place frosted cookies on wire racks to dry. When frosting is dry, brush "socket end" of each cookie with melted chocolate, using a small brush.
  11. Let dry. When cookies are completely dry, lace licorice strips through holes in cookies.
  12. Place tissue in a large flat box, if desired. Arrange cookies in a loose circle on tissue paper to resemble a string of Christmas lights.
  13. Note: Use these cookies as tree ornaments or as edible place cards at a children's party. Write names on frosted cookies using tubes of decorating gel.

Nutrition Facts

Calories198kcal
Protein3.99%
Fat58.69%
Carbs37.32%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.1
Glycemic Load
9.48
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
3.1091303639114%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:197.92kcal
9.9%
Fat:12.98g
19.97%
Saturated Fat:5.47g
34.17%
Carbohydrates:18.57g
6.19%
Net Carbohydrates:18.08g
6.57%
Sugar:4.85g
5.38%
Cholesterol:16.27mg
5.42%
Sodium:184.51mg
8.02%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.99g
3.98%
Vitamin A:459.76IU
9.2%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.07%
Selenium:6.14µg
8.78%
Folate:31.96µg
7.99%
Manganese:0.12mg
5.99%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.41%
Vitamin B3:1.03mg
5.16%
Iron:0.83mg
4.62%
Vitamin E:0.43mg
2.84%
Phosphorus:25.69mg
2.57%
Fiber:0.49g
1.96%
Calcium:14.68mg
1.47%
Copper:0.03mg
1.34%
Magnesium:4.31mg
1.08%
Source:My Recipes