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Christmas Tree Cookies

Irresistibly Festive Christmas Tree Cookies Everyone Adores

These Christmas Tree Cookies are delightful, festive, and perfect for holiday gatherings, providing joy and creativity in every bite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Christmas Tree Cookie Base
  • 2.75 cups all-purpose flour ensures a sturdy cookie base
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda helps cookies rise beautifully
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder adds extra fluffiness
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened for a rich, buttery flavor
  • 1.5 cups white sugar sweetens and balances the richness
  • 1 large egg binds the ingredients together
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract enhances the cookie’s aroma
Icing and Decorations
  • 3 to 4 cups powdered sugar for a sweet and smooth icing
  • 3 tablespoons milk thins the icing to the perfect consistency
  • green food coloring gives the cookies their festive hue
  • Sprinkles or edible decorations personalize each tree with colorful fun

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowls
  • Cookie Cutters
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Making the Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix together flour, baking soda, and baking powder in a bowl until combined.
  3. Cream the butter and sugar in a separate bowl until smooth and fluffy.
  4. Add in the egg and vanilla extract, beating until fully incorporated.
  5. Combine the flour mixture with the butter mixture gradually until well blended.
  6. Divide the dough into two parts, adding green food coloring to one half and mixing until achieved.
  7. Roll out the green dough and cut into Christmas tree shapes using cookie cutters.
  8. Place the cookies on a baking sheet with space between each and bake for about 10 minutes.
  9. Cool the cookies before decorating with icing and sprinkles.
  10. Optionally, drizzle melted chocolate over the icing for added richness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure to keep cookies in an airtight container for maximum freshness.

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