Christmas Shortbread Star Wreath

Christmas Shortbread Star Wreath

the easiest holiday treat

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 25m
Total Time: 35m
Temp.: 325 °F
Servings: 30
Difficulty: Easy
4.8 (23 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

105
calories
6,8g
fat
10,1g
carbohydrates
1g
protein
18mg
cholesterol
48mg
sodium
Christmas Shortbread Star Wreath

Recipe Description

Save this easy Christmas Shortbread Star Wreath recipe and give it a try! It’s simple to make, uses just seven ingredients, requires no chilling the dough, and makes the perfect centerpiece for your Christmas table. Sweet buttery shortbread with cranberries hinted with orange zest and finished with confectioners’ sugar. So pretty and so delicious!   

To make this recipe, start with the cookie dough. It’s a mix of softened unsalted butter, confectioners’ sugar, all-purpose flour, and rice flour. Add the dried cranberries and fresh orange zest and mix until the dough forms. Once the dough comes together, roll it out between two sheets of parchment paper. Then cut the dough into stars. Place the cookies on a baking sheet in a circle, overlapping the tips to create the wreath shape. Bake, dust with confectioners’ sugar, and enjoy the most wonderful time of the year!

To make this festive Christmas Shortbread Star Wreath, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Christmas Shortbread Star Wreath

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat oven and prepare baking sheet

    5 min
    Step 1 - Christmas Shortbread Star Wreath

    Preheat the oven to 325 °F. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

  2. 2

    Beat butter and sugar

    3 min
    Step 2 - Christmas Shortbread Star Wreath

    In a large mixing bowl, beat together 250 grams softened butter and ⅔ cup confectioners' sugar until just combined.

  3. 3

    Add flour, cranberries and orange zest

    2 min
    Step 3 - Christmas Shortbread Star Wreath

    Add 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup rice flour, ¼ cup cranberries, and zest of 1 orange and mix until a dough forms.

  4. 4

    Gently knead

    1 min
    Step 4 - Christmas Shortbread Star Wreath

    Transfer to a lightly floured surface and gently knead until smooth.

  5. 5

    Roll out dough

    1 min
    Step 5 - Christmas Shortbread Star Wreath

    Roll out the dough between 2 sheets of parchment paper until it is ¼-inch thickness.

  6. 6

    Cut star-shaped cookies

    2 min
    Step 6 - Christmas Shortbread Star Wreath

    Peel off the parchment paper. Using a star-shaped cutter, cut out the stars.

  7. 7

    Transfer to baking sheet

    3 min
    Step 7 - Christmas Shortbread Star Wreath

    Arrange the stars on the prepared cookie sheet in a circle, overlapping the tips slightly (make one or two wreaths, depending on the cookie-cutter size). Press down on the tips gently to seal.

  8. 8

    Bake

    25 min
    Step 8 - Christmas Shortbread Star Wreath

    Bake for 25 minutes or until lightly golden.

  9. 9

    Cool

    Step 9 - Christmas Shortbread Star Wreath

    Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet.

  10. 10

    Serve

    Step 10 - Christmas Shortbread Star WreathStep 10 - Christmas Shortbread Star Wreath

    Dust the stars generously with confectioners' sugar and serve!

This Christmas Shortbread Star Wreath is quick and easy to make for a sweet and festive edible gift or an elegant and kind of fancy party treat! Give this recipe a go soon, and please don’t forget to come back to leave a comment below!

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

Recipe Reviews

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4.8 out of 5 (23 reviews)
Ulysses Grant
March 29, 2025
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Dude, this Christmas Shortbread Star Wreath totally rocked my holiday party! So easy to make, I whipped it up in no time. The buttery flavor with the orange zest was lit! Everyone was oohing and aahing over it. Made my table look epic. Trust me, you gotta try this one!

Hugo
March 25, 2025
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Exquisito

MerryMike
March 2, 2025
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This shortbread wreath was a hit at our holiday party. So easy to make and delish!

SunnyS
October 31, 2024
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Made it last Christmas, everyone loved it! So simple.

Emily Johnson
September 27, 2024
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Simply festive joy

Clara
July 26, 2024
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Delicious and easy

Yami
July 7, 2024
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Hice esta corona de galletas para Navidad y fue un éxito en nuestra fiesta familiar. Fácil.

Henry
May 16, 2024
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I made this wreath for our first Christmas together. It was so simple and delicious.

Patricia
February 7, 2024
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Superb taste and easy!

Isaac Thompson
December 27, 2023
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Delicious!

Olive
December 1, 2023
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This wreath is just wow! I made it for our family Christmas party, and everyone was amazed! The cranberries add a perfect touch with the orange zest. Such a hit on the table, I can't wait to make it again!

Xena Roberts
October 21, 2023
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I’m so thankful for this easy wreath recipe! Made it last Christmas and my fam was totally impressed. The buttery shortbread with cranberries was a hit! Plus, it looks super pretty on the table. We all ate too much but it was worth it for the holiday vibes.

Rachel Adams
September 12, 2023
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Made this wreath last Christmas, and it wowed my fam! Super easy and soooo tasty.

Tina
May 3, 2023
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Loved making this wreath with my kids for Christmas. So simple!

Ivy
April 1, 2023
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Absolutely festive cookies! Made them for my friends' gathering, and they were a hit! The scents of orange and buttery goodness filled my home. Loved every bite and the smiles they brought!

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