Which Of These 5 Dessert Wreath Christmas Treats Will You Try First?

Christmas is the season of giving, joy, and… delicious desserts! What better way to wow your friends and family than with these stunning dessert wreath treats? Not only are they festive, but they’re also easy to make and perfect for holiday gatherings. Below, you’ll find five different takes on dessert wreaths, complete with ingredients, instructions, and tips to make them shine on your Christmas table.

1. Classic Christmas Cookie Wreath

Ingredients:

• 1 batch sugar cookie dough (store-bought or homemade)
• Green food coloring
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp milk
• Red candies or sprinkles for decoration

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Roll out the sugar cookie dough and cut out small circle shapes using a cookie cutter. Arrange the circles in a wreath shape on a baking sheet.
3. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden. Let cool completely.
4. Mix powdered sugar with milk and green food coloring to create icing.
5. Decorate your cookie wreath with green icing, then add red candies for a festive touch.

Helpful Note:Add edible glitter for extra sparkle!

2. Chocolate Brownie Wreath

Ingredients:

• 1 batch brownie mix
• 1 cup green frosting
• Mini marshmallows
• Candy canes (broken into small pieces)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the brownie mix according to package instructions and bake in a round cake pan.
2. Once cooled, cut a circle out of the center to create a wreath shape.
3. Spread green frosting over the brownie and decorate with marshmallows and candy cane pieces.

Helpful Note:Use a bundt pan to skip cutting the center!

3. No-Bake Marshmallow Wreath

Ingredients:

• 4 cups mini marshmallows
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 6 cups rice cereal
• Green food coloring
• Red candy-coated chocolates

Instructions:

1. Melt butter in a large pot over low heat, then add marshmallows. Stir until melted.
2. Mix in green food coloring and rice cereal until fully coated.
3. Shape the mixture into wreaths on wax paper. Add red candies for “berries.” Let set for 30 minutes.

Helpful Note:Grease your hands with butter or oil to prevent sticking.

4. Festive Fruit Wreath

Ingredients:

• 2 cups green grapes
• 2 cups red grapes
• 1 cup strawberries (sliced)
• 1/2 cup cream cheese (softened)
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Instructions:

1. Arrange green and red grapes in a wreath shape on a serving platter. Add strawberries for pops of color.
2. In a bowl, whisk cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth to create a fruit dip. Serve alongside the wreath.

Helpful Note:Use kiwi slices for more green!

5. Peppermint Candy Wreath

Ingredients:

• 20-30 peppermint candies (unwrapped)
• 1 cup melted white chocolate
• Red and green sprinkles

Instructions:

1. Arrange the peppermint candies in a circle on parchment paper.
2. Drizzle melted white chocolate over the candies to hold them together.
3. Add sprinkles on top and let the wreath harden completely before serving.

Helpful Note:Use crushed peppermints to decorate the wreath’s edges for a textured look!

Final Thoughts

These 5 dessert wreath Christmas treats are sure to add a festive flair to your celebrations. Whether you’re baking with family or crafting with kids, each recipe offers a unique way to sweeten your holiday season. Which one will you try first? Let us know in the comments, and don’t forget to share photos of your edible masterpieces!