Christmas Wreath Cookies

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It’s easy to get into the holiday spirit with this colorful cookie wreath.
Prep time: 25 min.
Baking time: 12 min.
Decoration time: 10 min.
Difficulty: Easy

What you'll need:
[list][*]7 DOVE® Brand Rich Dark Chocolates, melted[*]1 bag M&M'S® Brand Milk Chocolate Candies for the Holidays[*]1/3 cup flour[*]1 18-oz. roll refrigerated sugar cookie dough[*]1 tube decorating frosting[*]2 cookie sheet pans[*]Parchment paper[/list]
What to do:
[list=1][*]Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper, set aside.
[*]Knead the flour and melted DOVE® Brand Rich Dark Chocolate into the cookie dough until smooth. Divide dough into 12 equal pieces, set aside. Using one piece of dough at a time, divide it into two. Roll each piece on a lightly floured surface into 8-inch ropes. Place the ropes side-by-side, pinching the tops together. Twist the ropes, rolling them into one rope. Shape into a wreath. Transfer to prepared cookie sheets.
[*]Bake until puffed and firm, approximately 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
[*]Decorate wreaths with M&M’S® Brand Milk Chocolate Candies for the Holidays by attaching them with dots of decorating frosting.
[/list][b]Makes 12 wreaths.[/b]