CHRISTMAS SHORTBREAD WREATHS

Christmas Shortbread Wreaths image

I adapted this recipe from plain shortbread to use for a cookie exchange. The wreaths are big sellers at bake sales. Since they're so quick and easy to prepare. I'm happy to share them at the holidays with teachers, friends and neighbors. - Donna Gendre, Stettler, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen (2 wreaths).

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
Red and green sprinkles

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch and sugar. Blend in butter with a wooden spoon until dough is smooth. Form into two balls. Chill for 30 minutes or until firm. , On a floured surface, roll one ball into a 9-in. circle; transfer to a greased baking sheet. Cut out center with a small round cookie cutter. If desired, scallop outer and inner edges of wreath with the edge of a cookie cutter or a knife. , Cut wreath into 12 wedges. Separate wedges, leaving 1/8 in. between. Decorate outer and inner edges with sprinkles. Repeat with remaining dough. , Bake at 300° for 18-22 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 5 minutes. , Recut wreath into wedges. Remove to a wire rack to cool completely. To serve, arrange as a wreath on a large flat serving plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.