Description
Bring the holiday spirit to life with these charming Christmas Tree Cookies! With their vibrant green color and delightful tree shape, these cookies are a visual treat perfect for decorating with colorful icing and festive sprinkles. Ideal for family baking sessions or as a special gift, these cookies embody the warmth and joy of the season. The sweet aroma of vanilla and almond will fill your kitchen, creating lasting memories as you whip up a batch of these delicious treats. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering or simply spreading cheer among friends and neighbors, these Christmas Tree Cookies are sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time; then add vanilla and almond extracts until well mixed.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder; gradually add to the wet mixture until combined.
- Scoop dough and shape it into tree forms on prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden; cool on the baking sheet before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg