Cinnamon Cookie Wreaths

Directions

1. 1
   In bowl, beat butter with electric mixer 30 seconds.
2. 2
   Beat in 1/2 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, 1/2 teaspoons of cinnamon, ginger, and 1/8 teaspoons salt until combined.
3. 3
   Beat in egg and vanilla until combined.
4. 4
   Beat in flour.
5. 5
   Divide dough in 1/2 and cover and chill about 1 hour or until easy to handle.
6. 6
   Preheat oven to 350F.
7. 7
   Combine 2 TBS granulated sugar and remaining 1 tsp cinnamon.
8. 8
   On lightly floured surface, roll half dough at a time to 1/4 inch thickness.
9. 9
   Cut with 3 inch scalloped cookie cutter.
10. 10
    Cut out centers with 1 inch scalloped cutter.
11. 11
    Place cutouts on ungreased cookie sheet.
12. 12
    Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
13. 13
    (I added a little red and green sugar too).
14. 14
    Press candy pieces into dough.
15. 15
    Bake 10-12 minutes or until edges are firm and bottoms are lightly browned.
16. 16
    Cool for about 2 minutes on cookie sheet, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
17. 17
    Decorate with frosting if desired - I used store bought.