Post by Loupy on Dec 2, 2018 16:01:45 GMT -7
Callahan Christmas Wreaths
From: Cassidy Callahan @ www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/callahan-christmas-wreaths/
When my family asked for good old Norwegian wreath cookies, I studied several recipes for ideas, then added my own special touches.
Prep time: 30 min
Bake time: 10 min per batch
Total time: 40 min
Makes: 2 1/2 dozen
Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Green food coloring
Red and green candied cherries
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400°.
In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs, orange zest and extract.
Gradually beat in flour.
Divide dough in half; tint one portion green with food coloring.
For each wreath, shape two 6-inch ropes using 2 teaspoons plain dough for one and 2 teaspoons green dough for the other.
Place the two 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.
Cut candied cherries into small pieces and place on wreaths to decorate as desired, pressing lightly to adhere.
Bake cookies 6-8 minutes or until set and bottoms are light brown.
Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
Store in an airtight container.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 125
Total Fat: 7g
Sat Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 22mg
Sodium: 26mg
Total Carbs: 15g
Sugars: 7g
Protein: 2g
From: Cassidy Callahan @ www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/callahan-christmas-wreaths/
When my family asked for good old Norwegian wreath cookies, I studied several recipes for ideas, then added my own special touches.
Prep time: 30 min
Bake time: 10 min per batch
Total time: 40 min
Makes: 2 1/2 dozen
Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Green food coloring
Red and green candied cherries
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400°.
In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs, orange zest and extract.
Gradually beat in flour.
Divide dough in half; tint one portion green with food coloring.
For each wreath, shape two 6-inch ropes using 2 teaspoons plain dough for one and 2 teaspoons green dough for the other.
Place the two 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.
Cut candied cherries into small pieces and place on wreaths to decorate as desired, pressing lightly to adhere.
Bake cookies 6-8 minutes or until set and bottoms are light brown.
Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
Store in an airtight container.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 125
Total Fat: 7g
Sat Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 22mg
Sodium: 26mg
Total Carbs: 15g
Sugars: 7g
Protein: 2g
