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Callahan Christmas Wreaths

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 10 min./batch YIELD: 2-1/2 dozen.
When my family asked for good old Norwegian wreath cookies, I studied several recipes for ideas, then added my own special touches. — Cassidy Callahan, Fitchburg, Massachusetts

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • Green food coloring
  • Red and green candied cherries

Directions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs, orange zest and extract. Gradually beat in flour. Divide dough in half; tint 1 portion green with food coloring.
  • 2. For each wreath, shape two 6-inch ropes using 2 teaspoons plain dough for the first and 2 teaspoons green dough for the other. Place the 2 ropes side by side; press together lightly, then twist several times. Shape into a circle, pinching ends to seal. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Repeat with remaining dough.
  • 3. Cut candied cherries into small pieces and place on wreaths to decorate as desired, pressing lightly to adhere. Bake cookies until set and bottoms are light brown, 6-8 minutes.
  • 4. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

1 cookie: 133 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 29mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

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