This DIY Christmas gingerbread cookie wreath is extremely simple and so much fun to make. Gather the family in the kitchen and have fun baking up this yummy & pretty holiday treat!
Can you believe it’s almost that time of the year again? The holidays are here and I couldn’t be happier! Our home is slowly going from fall decor to Christmas. Although, we don’t have our tree up quite yet, I have started to incorporate small festive touches in our home. One place I always like to start is in the kitchen. It’s such a natural place to add seasonal items, such as baked goods and fresh greenery. This year my family and I got a craving for gingerbread cookies a little early. I took the left over cookies and decided to make a fun wreath to hang over our baking station in our kitchen. Today I’m joining a few blogging friends of mine including our host, Krista from The Happy Housie and I thought today would be a perfect time to share how I put it together!
You can use your favorite gingerbread cookie recipe for this wreath. I’ve included my family’s favorite recipe below if you need one. I used snow flakes and a star cutters and decorated the cookies with traditional royal icing and let them sit until the icing was set.
I purchased a 12″ wooden wreath form from Michael’s craft store for under $3. You could certainly make a ring from gingerbread but I thought this would be easier.
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I started by arranging the larger cookies on the wreath form to get the best placement.
I then took hot glue and glued each cookie onto the wreath. You could also use royal icing for this part. I just thought the hot glue would have a little more strength. Since were not planning on eating these later I figured better safe than sorry.
Next, add the smaller cookies to fill in the gaps and to add some depth. I attached those using hot glue as well.
Tie some ribbon around the top and it’s ready to hang. We used basic push pins to secure it from the bottom of the cabinets.
Classic Gingerbread Cookies
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 3/4 tsp. baking soda
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 6 Tbsp. butter, softened
- 1 lg. egg
- 1 Tbsp. ground ginger
- 1 3/4 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup molasses
Instructions
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Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
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Using a mixer, beat the butter and brown sugar. Add the egg and mix until combined.
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Add the molasses and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
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Slowly mix in the flour mixture. Mix until combined. Dump out the dough on the counter and form a loaf shape. Wrap in plastic wrap and let sit out at room temperate for 2 hours.
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Roll dough about 1/4" thick on a floured surface.
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Cut out cookies and place on a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Bake for 7-10 minutes or until crisp.
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Place on a cooling rack. Once cooled, decorate desired icing.
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You can find my favorite royal icing recipe here - https://www.thehoneyblonde.com/cookies/2016/02/the-best-royal-icing-for-decorating-cookies
We had a blast making the cookies and It got me to thinking that this would be a fun item to give to friends and family this Thanksgiving. There’s so many adorable cookie cutters this time of the year. This is a project you can get the kids involved in and just have fun with this holiday season. Just remember, don’t eat too many cookies before you get the wreath together, ha!
Don’t forget to stop by and take a peak at some of the projects below. There’s something festive no matter your style. I know you’ll leave feeling inspired and excited to decorate your home this holiday season!
How to Flock a Christmas Tree at The Happy Housie
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DIY Christmas Countdown at Lolly Jane
Christmas Gingerbread Cookie Wreath at Sincerely Marie, Designs
Clock turned Holiday Shadow Box at Confessions of a Serial DIYer
How to Make a Fleece Cone Christmas Tree at Happy Happy Nester
How to Make a Holiday Scrabble Letter Board at Tatertots & Jello
Simple & Natural Wire Hanger Christmas Wreath at Jenna Kate at Home
Kringle’s Cookie Co Christmas Kitchen Sign at Tauni Everett
Easy Advent Countdown Calendar at Jamie Costiglio
French Country Christmas Wreath Printables at Designthusiasm
Copper And Gold Mason Jars DIY at Shabbyfufu
DIY Christmas Crackers at So Much Better With Age
Star Christmas Tree Garland at On Sutton Place
Easy Fringe Napkins for Your Holiday Table at Satori Design for Living
DIY Real Christmas Wreath at Clean and Scentsible
Birch Candle Holders at Finding Silver Pennies
Homemade Dry Holiday Potpourri at TIDBITS
Modern Traditional Christmas Countdown Calendar at Rambling Renovators
Embroidery Hoop Christmas Wreaths at Town and Country Living
Quick & Easy Floating Candles for Your Christmas Centerpiece at Home.Made.Lovely
Glass Filled Ornaments at My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Ombré Bottle Brush Tree DIY at Modern Glam
Modern Boho Christmas Wreath at Life is a Party
How To Easily Make A DIY Eucalyptus Wreath at Inspiration for Moms
String Art Christmas Stocking Holders at The Turquoise Home
DIY Holiday Pennant- Two Ways at Lemon Thistle
Vintage Christmas Bell Garland at Willow Street Interiors
DIY Modern Christmas Sign at Love Create Celebrate
Easy DriftWood Macrame Christmas Wreath at Place of My Taste
Table Top or Mantel Christmas Tree Made Using Boxes at In My Own Style
Natural Wood Plate Charger Wreath at Taryn Whiteaker
SO beautiful! I am doing a kind of scandinavian theme this year and love this idea!
xoxo
This is so pretty and I bet it smells delicious too! XO
Scrumptious! It’s so good I want to eat it. Love the contrast of the gingerbread against all the white, so pretty.
Looks delicious and so simple! Thank you for being a part of the blog hop.
This is SO cute!! Perfect for a holiday kitchen!
I absolutely LOVE this, Amanda! Genius!
Hugs, Jamie
So gorgeous, Amanda! I’ve always wanted to try making one of these.
This is so adorable and looks perfect in your kitchen!
What a yummy wreath! The solid stars pull it all together somehow. What an ingenious idea! I’d love to include this in a round-up post. I’ll email you!