Cinnamon Cookie Wreaths

Name: Cinnamon Cookie Wreaths
Prep time: 1 h 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 20 cookies
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; red and green minature candy coated semi-sweet chocolate piece; frosting, if desired (I used store bought for bow etct)

Submitted by greyghost

"I got this terrific recipe from BHG. My daughter is such a picky eater and she LOVES these. Perfect for Christmas or to make anytime as a good cinnamon treat. Cooking time includes chill time."

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Ready In:: 1hr 30mins
Ingredients:: 12
Yields:: 20 cookies

ingredients

³⁄₄ cup butter, softened
¹⁄₂ cup granulated sugar
¹⁄₂ cup packed brown sugar
¹⁄₂ teaspoon baking soda
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons ground cinnamon
¹⁄₂ teaspoon ground ginger
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 ¹⁄₄ cups all purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
red and green minature candy coated semi-sweet chocolate piece
frosting, if desired (I used store bought for bow etct)

directions

In bowl, beat butter with electric mixer 30 seconds.
Beat in 1/2 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, 1/2 teaspoons of cinnamon, ginger, and 1/8 teaspoons salt until combined.
Beat in egg and vanilla until combined.
Beat in flour.
Divide dough in 1/2 and cover and chill about 1 hour or until easy to handle.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Combine 2 TBS granulated sugar and remaining 1 tsp cinnamon.
On lightly floured surface, roll half dough at a time to 1/4 inch thickness.
Cut with 3 inch scalloped cookie cutter.
Cut out centers with 1 inch scalloped cutter.
Place cutouts on ungreased cookie sheet.
Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. (I added a little red and green sugar too).
Press candy pieces into dough.
Bake 10-12 minutes or until edges are firm and bottoms are lightly browned.
Cool for about 2 minutes on cookie sheet, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Decorate with frosting if desired - I used store bought.