Portuguese Cinnamon Wreaths Recipe

Delight your senses with these irresistible Portuguese Cinnamon Wreaths! This super easy recipe uses a cookie press to create beautiful, buttery wreaths, perfectly spiced with cinnamon sugar. A family favorite, these cookies are ideal for holiday gatherings or any time you crave a warm, comforting treat. Adapted from a classic recipe, these are sure to become a new tradition.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 38 mins

Calories 86.7 kcal

Protein 1g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Portuguese Cinnamon Wreaths

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large egg yolks
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
Sherry Wine
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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How to Make Portuguese Cinnamon Wreaths

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and ¾ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in 2 large egg yolks, one at a time, until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour and ½ teaspoon salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with ¼ cup sherry, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fill a cookie press with the dough. Press out wreaths onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
While cookies are baking, combine 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
Immediately after removing from oven, sprinkle the warm cookies generously with the cinnamon sugar mixture.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

15g

Fat

15g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Portuguese Cinnamon Wreaths?

Portuguese Cinnamon Wreaths takes about 58 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 38 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Portuguese Cinnamon Wreaths?

Portuguese Cinnamon Wreaths has approximately 86.7 calories per serving, with about 1 g protein, 2 g carbohydrates and 7 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Portuguese Cinnamon Wreaths?

The key ingredients for Portuguese Cinnamon Wreaths are Butter, Sugar, Egg Yolks, Flour, Salt, Sherry Wine. See the full list with measurements above.