SUGAR COOKIE WREATHES
See also article: Christmas Cookie Exchange
Makes 4 dozen cookies.
Ingredients
• 1 package Sugar Cookie Mix
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup oil
• 1 tablespoon water
• Green food coloring
• Candied or maraschino cherry pieces, chopped
Directions
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Combine cookie mix, egg, oil and water in a large bowl. Stir until thoroughly blended. Tint dough with green good coloring. Stir until desired color.
Form into balls the size of miniature marshmallows.
For each wreathe, arrange 9 or 10 balls with sides touching into a ring and place 2" apart, on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten slightly with fingers. Place small pieces of candied cherry on the center of each ball.
Bake for 5-7 minutes or until set but not browned. Cool 1 minute on baking sheets, then remove to cooling racks.
Cool completely. Store in airtight container.
|
