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    Home » Recipes » Dessert » Cookies

    Lemon Glazed Christmas Wreath Cookies

    Published by Melissa on November 30, 2019 | Updated June 10, 2022 | 81 Comments

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    These awesome Lemon Glazed Christmas Wreath Cookies are a not too sweet butter cookie with a sweet but tart lemon glaze shaped like a wreath. Perfect for a holiday cookie platter, or a fun homemade Christmas decoration.

    Lemon Glazed Christmas Wreath Cookies in a Christmas tin

    These are the type of cookie that looks fancy but is actually easy to make. They’re also the type of cookie that you’ll find yourself craving. I’ve made them many times since I originally posted the recipe about nine years ago.

    Also included in this post is a Recipe Round-Up. I’ve joined a fun group of bloggers to put together a roundup of recipes on the first day of every month. This month we’re sharing Must Make Christmas Cookie Recipes. 

    Lemon-Glazed-Christmas-Wreath-Cookies

    Marcellina, Marcellina in Cucina, posted beautiful lemon glazed wreath cookies and I immediately wanted to try them.

    The recipe was originally printed in Australian Women Weekly so it was in metric measurements. Maria’s Menu converted the recipe from grams to cups, and linked to a video showing how to shape the wreaths.

    collage showing the making the of the dough for Lemon Glazed Christmas Wreath Cookies

    Instead of self-rising flour called for in the original recipe, I used regular all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a little salt. I also simplified the directions.

    The first time I made these cookies, I talked my oldest son into making them with me. It’s a bit time consuming to shape them, but easier than rolling out and decorating sugar cookies.

    collage of Step by step photos of shaping the dough for Lemon Glazed Christmas Wreath Cookies

    Our first wreaths were a little misshapen but after a while, we got better at it, although they all looked pretty after they were glazed!

    The glaze is pretty thick until you heat it then it will be a thin drizzling consistency. I found it was easier to dip the cookies in the glaze instead of icing them.

    Lemon-Glazed-Christmas-Wreath-Cookies collage

    Can I Make Ahead and Freeze Lemon Glazed Christmas Wreath Cookies

    These cookies freeze and thaw very well.

      • Bake and glaze them and then freeze them
      • Freeze the glazed cookies on a baking sheet for one hour
      • Place the cookies in Ziploc freezer bags with wax paper between the layers
      • Thaw them on the counter for an hour or more before serving

    For more information on freezing cookies, here’s a great guide for freezing cookies.

    Lemon Glazed Christmas Wreath Cookies in a Christmas tin

    I didn’t love this cookie without the glaze because it isn’t very sweet, but after they were glazed with the tart-sweet glaze, I couldn’t get enough of them.

    If you’re a lemon lover like me, I’m sure you’re going to love them too.

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    Lemon Glazed Christmas Wreath Cookies

    Prep Time30 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Additional Time15 mins
    Total Time1 hr
    Course: Cookies
    Keyword: 12 Weeks of Christmas Cookies, Lemon
    Servings: 2 dozen
    Calories: 140kcal
    Author: Barbara Schieving
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    Equipment

    • OXO Good Grips 3-Piece Stainless-Steel Mixing Bowl Set, White
    • OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Bladed Dough Blender and Cutter
    • OXO Good Grips Silicone Pastry Mat,Tan,One Size

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 tablespoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup 8 tablespoons butter
    • ¼ cup milk
    • ⅔ cup sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 2 large eggs room temperature

    Lemon Icing

    • 3 cups powdered sugar
    • 4 tablespoons lemon juice

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350º.
    • In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt, cut butter into flour mixture with a pastry blender or two knives until crumbly.
    • Add milk and sugar to a small saucepan, stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. , Add vanilla extract. Cool 5-10 mins.
    • Stir warm milk mixture and egg into flour mixture.
    • Knead dough on floured surface until smooth.
    • Roll rounded teaspoons of dough into 5-inch ropes. Twist two ropes together then shape twist into circles and press edges together. Place about 1 inch apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper or Silpats.
    • Bake 15 mins until cookies are firm and lightly browned on the bottom. Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes and remove to wire racks to cool completely.
    • When the cookies are completely cooled carefully place the cookie upside down into the icing and removed it by lifting it out with your fingers or a knife in the middle of the wreath. Place on a wire rack set in a baking sheet and let the icing dry before serving.
    • Lemon Icing
    • Sift powdered sugar into a heat proof bowl; stir in enough juice to make a paste.
    • Place bowl on top of a small saucepan of simmering water and heat until icing is pourable.

    Notes

    adapted from Australian Women Weekly COOK

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 158mg | Sugar: 19g

    Collage of 10 Must Bake Christmas Cookies

    MORE CHRISTMAS COOKIE RECIPES YOU MIGHT LIKE:

    Holiday Ginger Cookies
    Haystack Cookies
    Iced Oatmeal Cookies
    Christmas Wreath Cookies
    Swedish Christmas Cookies
    Santa’s Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies
    Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies
    Chai Spiced Gingerbread Stars
    Dark Chocolate Cherry Cordial Cookies
    Raspberry Thumbprints

    Also, visit my Best Christmas Cookies post for more great Christmas cookie ideas. 

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    1. Jole

      December 09, 2022 at 6:43 am

      Hi, cam I use lemon extract instead of lemon juice.

      Reply
      • Melissa Griffiths

        December 09, 2022 at 2:44 pm

        You won’t need as much of it but it should work fine, I’d try 1/2 to 1 teaspoon

        Reply
    2. Sharon Patterson

      December 30, 2021 at 9:03 am

      Is 1Tablespoon of baking powder correct?

      Reply
      • Barbara Schieving

        December 30, 2021 at 9:16 am

        Hi Sharon – yes, 1 tablespoon of baking powder is the correct amount.

        Reply
    3. Marcellina

      November 29, 2019 at 5:03 pm

      Hi Barbara! I still love these cookies too! Such a great recipe xx

      Reply
    4. Madonna/aka/Ms. Lemon

      November 21, 2013 at 6:47 pm

      These sound delicate and delicious.

      Reply
    5. CJ Huang

      November 20, 2013 at 6:39 pm

      Lovely cookies! I just learned how you made the pretty shape – I would never have thought to make the rope first. 🙂

      Reply
    6. Bob Stanley

      December 05, 2011 at 5:10 pm

      I made these and I loved them. It would be easy to make them look really festive with silver dragees or red and green confetti.

      Reply
      • Barbara

        December 05, 2011 at 5:39 pm

        Thanks Bob – I really do need to make them again and dress them up for the holidays. I remember thinking last year after they were made that I wish I had some sprinkles to dress them up with. So glad you love them too!

        Reply
    7. Sarah, Maison Cupcake

      November 22, 2010 at 1:27 am

      These would not be safe in my house… glaze and lemon together sounds fantastic.

      Reply
    8. Jamie

      November 20, 2010 at 12:30 am

      What beautiful, festive cookies! So glad you made these (and passed on a great recipe) and kudos and double kudos for talking a son into helping! Now I want to taste one. Great Xmas gift cookie too!

      Reply
    9. Jamie

      November 19, 2010 at 10:48 am

      I think your Christmas Wreath cookies are so pretty. I would love to open up a tin of these cookies. I love anything lemon and I know I would love these lemon glazed cookies. Another great cookie to make this holiday season.

      Reply
    10. foodwanderings

      November 19, 2010 at 8:31 am

      Love these lemon glazed cookies!! The glaze is smooth and beautiful. I am on a search for anything that will go with my tea and these look like the perfect sweet to along with it. Shulie

      Reply
    11. Gabriella

      November 19, 2010 at 12:58 am

      Quiesti biscotti hanno un aspetto bellissimo, la glassa sembra perfetta, è una bella idea natalizia, mi piacciono tanto brava!!!

      Reply
    12. Juliana

      November 18, 2010 at 11:30 am

      Barbara, these cookies look so pretty…so elegantly presented. Love the idea of lemon glazed 🙂

      Reply
    13. Donna

      November 18, 2010 at 9:29 am

      Oh My! Can I come and live at your house for the holidays?

      Reply
    14. Barbara @ Modern Comfort Food

      November 18, 2010 at 8:05 am

      I’m just loving the 12 Weeks of Christmas series and have become quite the cookie peeper as a result. Could your wreath cookies be any prettier or more tempting? I just love everything about them, especially the lemony glaze.

      Reply
    15. Joy

      November 17, 2010 at 1:48 pm

      THose look great. So feastive.

      Reply
    16. Nic

      November 17, 2010 at 10:44 am

      Wow, those are beauties! Look just like some you could buy in a very classy shop.

      Reply
    17. Katie Rose

      November 17, 2010 at 7:19 am

      These look so perfect! I love lemon in cookies 🙂

      Reply
    18. Sasa

      November 17, 2010 at 7:07 am

      How lovely these look! I’m on the hunt for recipes to fill my Chrissie cookie tins and I think these will be at the top – they look a bit ike wee doughnuts.

      Reply
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