Wreath Cookies

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These are festive holiday cookies that have been our family's favorite for over twenty years!!

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
16 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr 29 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs
Servings:
24
Yield:
2 dozen
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

  • 1 cup butter

  • ½ cup brown sugar

  • 2 egg yolks

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 egg whites

  • 1 ½ cups finely chopped walnuts

  • ½ cup raspberry jam

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg yolks one at a time. gradually mix in the flour. Cover dough and chill until firm, about 2 hours.

  2. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Roll dough into balls a little smaller than walnuts. Dip the balls in egg white, then roll them in the chopped walnuts. Place cookies 1 inch apart onto the prepared cookie sheets. Press thumb into middle of each ball to create a divot.

  3. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are golden. Remove from oven and repress divots, fill the divots with 1/2 teaspoon of raspberry jam. Remove cookies to cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

188 Calories
13g Fat
17g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 188
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 6g 28%
Cholesterol 37mg 12%
Sodium 61mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 16mg 1%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 56mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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