How to Make Doughnut Cookie Wreaths | One Dough for The 12 Days of Christmas Cookies 3 Vlogmas Day 5

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while margarine is often more affordable.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: erythritol

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Erythritol is a low-calorie sweetener, while granulated sugar is less expensive.

candy canes

🥗Healthier: crushed peppermint

💰Cheaper: hard peppermint candies

Crushed peppermint offers a similar flavor with less cost.

coconut flakes

🥗Healthier: toasted oats

💰Cheaper: shredded wheat

Toasted oats add texture and are often less expensive.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Prepare the dough without chilling it before using.

Use a donut mold to shape the dough into wreaths.

Bake the wreaths for approximately 14 minutes.

Let the cookies cool completely after baking.

Melt dark chocolate with a little flavorless oil (like coconut or vegetable oil) until smooth.

Dip the tops of the cooled wreaths into the melted chocolate.

Prepare royal icing using meringue powder for a nice crust.

Use a French tip to pipe royal icing onto the wreaths in a circular motion to create a decorative design.

Add sprinkles on top of the royal icing while it's still wet.

Color fondant with leaf green and lemon yellow food coloring for decoration.

Knead shortening into fondant to make it pliable.

Shape fondant into bows for decoration, ensuring it’s not too dry.

Use a pastry cutter to create even fondant bows.

Attach bows to the wreaths with royal icing, adding tails if desired.

Slice fondant into strips to create tails for the bows.

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