Wreath Cookies

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 1/2 cups finely chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup raspberry jam

Instructions

  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 & Diet Analysis (per serving)

837 kcal 42% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 35.1g 70% DV
Total Fat 56.3g 72% DV
Carbs 49.1g 18% DV
Fiber 2.4g 8% DV
Sugar 26.4g 53% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 365.3mg 16% DV
Potassium 517.5mg 11% DV
Cholesterol 651.8mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 121mcg 13% DV
Vitamin C 0.3mg
Vitamin D 2.6mcg 13% DV
Calcium 136.8mg 11% DV
Iron 4.5mg 25% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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