Description
Make festive Christmas tree cookies decorated with icing and sprinkles for the holidays.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Green food coloring
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- Assorted sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients. Divide dough and tint green.
- Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into tree shapes.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are light golden. Cool completely.
- Mix powdered sugar and milk for icing. Drizzle over cookies.
- Decorate with sprinkles while icing is wet.
Notes
- Chill dough for 30 minutes if too soft.
- Use cookie cutters for uniform shapes.
- Store in airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: christmas tree cookies decorated, holiday cookies, festive cookies