Description
Make festive Christmas tree cookies with royal icing for your holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 tbsp meringue powder
- 3 tbsp water
- Green food coloring
- Assorted sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mix well.
- Gradually add flour until dough forms. Roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
- Cut into tree shapes using cookie cutters. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool cookies completely on wire racks.
- Mix powdered sugar, meringue powder, and water to make royal icing.
- Divide icing and tint green. Pipe outlines on cookies, then flood with icing.
- Add sprinkles while icing is wet. Let dry completely.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Adjust icing consistency with more water or powdered sugar as needed.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: christmas tree cookies, royal icing, holiday cookies, festive desserts