Description
These delightful Christmas Tree Cookies bring festive cheer to your holiday celebrations. Soft, buttery, and decorated with vibrant colors, they are a joy to make and even more fun to eat. Whether you’re baking with family or preparing treats for a gathering, these cookies are sure to spread holiday magic.
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 3–4 tablespoons milk
- Green food coloring
- Mini M&Ms, sprinkles, or sugar pearls for decoration
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using), and mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until combined.
- Add milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough is soft but not sticky. Add green food coloring until the desired shade of green is achieved.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to ¼-inch thickness. Use a Christmas tree-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies and transfer them to the prepared baking sheets.
- Decorate with mini M&Ms, sprinkles, or sugar pearls as ornaments on the trees.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, until edges are lightly golden. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust the tops with powdered sugar for a snowy effect.