Description
Delicious and festive Christmas tree-shaped cookies perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- Red food coloring
- White royal icing
- Assorted colorful sprinkles
- Edible glitter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually blend in the dry ingredients until the dough is just combined.
- Color the Dough: Divide the dough in half and add a few drops of red food coloring to one portion, kneading until the color is uniform.
- Roll Out Dough: Roll out the red dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a floured surface. Use a tree-shaped cookie cutter to cut out shapes.
- Bake Cookies: Place the cut-out cookies on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden. Cool on wire racks.
- Decorate: Once cooled, use the white royal icing to outline and flood the cookies. Add edible glitter and sprinkles to decorate.
Notes
- Ensure butter is fully softened for even mixing.
- Cool the cookies completely before applying icing to prevent melting.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Experiment with different colored sprinkles for added festivity.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie