Cookie wreaths made with homemade Christmas cookies are a creative (and delicious!) way to decorate for the holidays.

I’ve always been smitten with cookie wreaths ~ they’re so over-the-top tempting and such a fun way to display or share Christmas cookies. The wreath itself is an ancient symbol, dating back to pre-Christian winter solstice celebrations and the return of light. So there’s something meaningful about arranging holiday cookies in a circle, beyond how beautiful (and delicious) they look.
sturdy cookie recipes for making wreaths
Cookie wreaths are generally made with sturdy cut-out cookies like gingerbread, sugar cookies, or shortbread cookies. And while you’ll see some variations in the wreaths below, these cookie types are the most commonly used:
- Easy Gingerbread Cookie Recipe
- Traditional Swedish Pepparkakor Recipe
- Holiday Sugar Cookies and DIY Colored Sugar
- Marble Iced Sugar Cookies
- Speculoos Cookies
- No Chill Sugar Cookies
- Embossed Gingerbread Cookies
- Starry Night Gingerbread Cookies
- Snowflake Ginger Cookies
- Glazed Gingerbread Cookies
Scandinavian gingerbread cookie wreath
Michael knocked it out of the park with this understated cookie wreath. I love the sparse greens (these are artificial) and the asymmetrical placement of the cookies. Anyone can pull off this beautiful project. For a delicate look like this you’ll want a simple wire wreath form like this or this.
This wreath would be stunning with my Embossed Gingerbread Cookies.

cookie cutter wreath
This wreath from Roses and Whiskers is just plain adorable and perfect for any baker’s home. You’ll need a collection of cookie cutters, some craft paper, scissors, and a glue gun ~ so cute! There are tons of cookie cutters to choose from, I would use my collection of copper cutters and a big velvet bowl

stained glass gingerbread snowflake wreath
Sometimes it feels like too much trouble to bake super fancy cookies just to have them gobbled up. A cookie wreath gives special cookies a place of honor, and protection from hungry friends and family. From Little Vintage Baking.
If you’re not up for all that piping, try my easy stencil cookie decorating technique ~ they’re gorgeous!

holly leaf cookie wreath
This wreath from My 100 Year Old Home caught my eye, I love the soft greens and those berries. This is an example of a freeform wreath, laid out on a table. You might add a simple pedestal in the center with more cookies. I’d hate to be the first one to grab a cookie and disturb this wreath!

Oatmeal cookie wreath
I love this rustic wreath made with plain cookies from Lovely Little Kitchen. You could do the same thing with my Maple Glazed Oatmeal Cookies or my pretty Marble Iced Sugar Cookies.

Cinnamon Star Cookie Wreath
This one is from Humbly Homemade and it’s a reminder that holiday cookie wreaths don’t have to hang, they can be simply arranged on a table or platter to great effect. I’d like to see it with Speculoos Snowflake Cookies.

vanilla wreath cookies
The cookie wreath concept translates to individual cookies, too, and it’s a great way to dip your toes in to the whole idea. You can find special cookie cutters specifically for this purpose. Dunk the cookies headfirst into a glaze to make frosting a snap. I use this easy technique on these gingerbread cookies, it saves so much time. From Half Baked Harvest.

gingerbread angel cookie wreath
You don’t have to rely on stars and snowflakes ~ gingerbread angels make an adorable cookie wreath from Kitchen Frau. I think cookie trees would make a beautiful wreath, too.

classic snowflake cookie wreath
This classic wreath from Sincerely Marie Designs is constructed on a lightweight wooden wreath form. It seems to me like a good sturdy support system, and because it’s flat, it’s easy to glue the cookies securely. If you want to hang your wreath and not worry about it, this is a good idea. It seems a lot easier than baking an edible wreath form, or using a spindly wire form.
I’ve ordered one to make a wreath from my colorful Swedish Pepparkakor Horses and Reindeer.

mixed cookie wreath
I love the use of mixed regular holiday cookies in this wreath, and of course, the big bow! This homey wreath from Joy the Baker could be done with homemade or store bought bakery cookies, just arrange it on a table or platter and let guests graze!
This is a great way to involve other types of Christmas cookies not normally found on hanging wreaths:
- Brussels Cookies
- Sprinkle Sugar Cookies
- Chocolate Dipped Orange Shortbread Cookies
- Best Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
- Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookie
- Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies
- Cardamom Sugar Cookies

anise seed sugar cookie wreaths
Anise and edible gold stars make these mini wreaths so cheery and they don’t require any glaze or frosting at all. My friend Maryann has been baking these since childhood. Did you know it’s easy to make your own colored sugar? You can create any color in the rainbow for your cookies.

cookie ball wreath
Yes, you can make a wreath from ball cookies, why not? I think Pfeffernusse (German Spice Cookies) would be fabulous! Grab your cutest ribbon to make a bow for this wreath arranged on a platter ~ easy peasy. (from cutefetti)

vegan gingerbread cookie wreath
Vegan gingerbread stars interlock for this easy table cookie wreath arrangement from Domestic Gothess. The same idea can be applied to a hanging wreath.

Meringue Wreaths
Omg how gorgeous is this? Meringue cookies are super easy to make, and so delicate and pretty. These mini wreaths from Sainsbury’s could decorate a tree. A wreath made from my Acorn Meringue Cookies or my Meringue Mushrooms would be amazing!

caramel gingerbread cookies
Want an easy way to get the cookie wreath effect? Simply arrange your cookies in a wreath shape on a large round platter and call it a day ~ voila! The benefit of this method from Mei Yee is that friends and family can actually eat your beautiful cookies. You’ll want a large flat plate for this, you can use porcelain, or an inexpensive plastic catering tray, like this one.

woven gingerbread man wreath
This adorable gingerbread wreath is from an Italian blog, so you’ll have to use Google translate, or just copy the cute idea. Giulia demonstrates a brilliant way of baking the cookies in wreath form, so all you need to do is thread pretty ribbon through and hang!

cellophane cookie wreath
I love this idea from The Washington Post! A great way to present a few cookies to a friend or neighbor. “Every 2 1/2 feet of a regular-size roll can hold/create eight compartments of two or three cookies.” Genius!
This is a way to make a wreath with diminutive cookies like spritz or snowball cookies.




















I love all your wreaths, so beautiful and festive, they are so unique
Happy Holidays and thank you for sharing your ideas and recipies
Bernadette
Thanks so much Bernadette, I had fun doing this post 🙂
Are there any instructions how to make any of these wreaths?
Yes ~ you need to follow the links to the posts where they have instructions. The links are in the titles, just above the photos!
Each idea is so creative.
These cookie wreath ideas are beautiful. Very inspiring and captivating. Truly genius ideas. Thank you Sue! Happy holidays!