Description
A simple and fun recipe for creating festive Christmas tree-shaped cookies, perfect for holiday baking with family and friends.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Green food coloring (optional)
- Sprinkles, icing, or edible glitter for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. If using green food coloring, divide the dough and add a few drops to one portion, kneading until evenly colored.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Using a Christmas tree-shaped cookie cutter, cut out the cookies.
- Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets, about 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, decorate the cookies with icing, sprinkles, or edible glitter as desired.
Notes
- For crispier cookies, bake for an additional minute or two.
- Ensure the butter is truly softened but not melted for the best cookie texture.
- Get creative with your decorations! Use different colored icings and sprinkles to make your trees unique.
- These cookies can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American