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	Christmas Wreaths

		I have made so many of these cookies that I have had nightmares about them. They are still one of my absolute favorite Christmas cookies. They are not hard to make, but they are a little bit time consuming. The candied cherries make for very attractive cookies. They have a rich vanilla flavor that melt in your mouth. 1 3/4 cups flour 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup heavy cream 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract candied green cherries, quartered candied red cherries, halved In a large bowl cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Whip in the cream and vanilla until creamy and smooth. In a small bowl whisk the flour and baking powder, then slowly add to the butter mixture. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead quickly. Return to the bowl, cover, and chill for 4 hours. Take a small ball of dough and roll into strips about 7 inches long. Take two strips and twist together into a circle. Place on the prepared cookie sheets. Press a red cherry half into each cookie and 2 green cherry quarters on each side to form a "flower". Bake 10 to 13 minutes, or until golden. Cool on the sheets for 5 minutes, then carefully remove onto wire racks. Store in an airtight container or freeze.