Description
Celebrate the holiday season with these delightful Christmas Tree Cookies! Perfect for bakers of all skill levels, this simple and festive recipe combines basic ingredients to create vibrant, tree-shaped treats that are as fun to make as they are to eat. Ideal for decorating your holiday table or sharing with loved ones, these cookies provide an engaging activity for families and friends alike. With their charming shapes and colorful icing, they capture the spirit of Christmas and are guaranteed to spread holiday cheer with every delicious bite.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- For icing: powdered sugar and milk or water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Roll out dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick and cut into tree shapes using cookie cutters.
- Place cookies on prepared baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before decorating with icing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg