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Christmas Tree Cookies

Create a whimsical winter wonderland with these delightful Christmas Tree Cookies. Soft, buttery sugar cookies adorned with vibrant green frosting, shimmering sprinkles, and optionally topped with pretzel rod trunks. Perfect for adding festive joy to your holiday gatherings or as delightful edible decorations
Servings 8
Prep Time 30 mins
Cooling time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • whisk or fork
  • Electric mixer (or hand mixer)
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper or Silicone Baking Mats
  • cooling rack
  • spatula
  • Decorating Tools
  • Knife or Rolling Pin

Ingredients

For Cookies

  • 1 1/3 cups Unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 2/.3 cup Granulated sugar
  • 10 tbsp Unsalted butter softened
  • 1 Large egg
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp Almond extract

For Frosting:

  • 1 cup Powdered sugar
  • 3 tbsp Unsalted butter softened
  • 2 - 3 tsp Milk
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
  • Green food coloring
  • Christmas sprinkles
  • 81 1/2 inch Broken pretzel rod pieces optional

Instructions

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Make Cookie Dough:

  • In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix until a cookie dough forms.

Bake Cookies

  • Roll the dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets. Flatten them slightly with your hand or the back of a spoon.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Let them cool completely.

Prepare Frosting:

  • In a bowl, beat together the powdered sugar, softened butter, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Adjust the milk for desired consistency.
  • Add green food coloring to achieve the desired shade of green for the frosting.

Decorate Cookies:

  • Once the cookies have cooled, spread or pipe the green frosting onto the cookies.
  • Decorate with Christmas sprinkles and optionally press a piece of broken pretzel rod onto the frosting to resemble a tree trunk.

Allow Frosting to Set:

  • Let the frosting set for about 20-30 minutes before serving or storing the cookies.

Notes

For a more vibrant green color in the frosting, start with a small amount of food coloring and gradually add more until you achieve the desired shade. Remember, it's easier to add more color than to lighten it, so go slow and mix well between additions. Additionally, if you prefer a stronger almond flavor, you can slightly increase the amount of almond extract in the cookie dough for a more pronounced taste.
 
 
 
 
Calories: 150kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Christmas Tree Cookies, Festive Treats, Seasonal Desserts, Sugar Cookies

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 70mg | Sugar: 12g