Santa Cookie Wreath

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 375F (190C).
2. 2
   Mix gingerbread mix, hot water, flour and margarine in medium bowl with spoon until dough forms.
3. 3
   Reserve one fourth of dough.
4. 4
   Roll remaining dough into circle.
5. 5
   Cut circle out of center to form a wreath shape.
6. 6
   Place wreath on ungreased cookie sheet.
7. 7
   Bake 15 minutes or until edges are firm.
8. 8
   Do not overbake!
9. 9
   Cool 1 minute before removing from cookie sheet.
10. 10
    Roll reserved dough.
11. 11
    Cut with 2 inch holly-leaf shaped cookie cutter.
12. 12
    Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake 9 minutes, until edges are firm.
13. 13
    Cool 1 minute before removing from cookie sheet.
14. 14
    Heat candy coating over low heat until melted.