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Delightful Festive Christmas Tree Cookies
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Delightful Festive Christmas Tree Cookies You Can’t Resist

Delightful Festive Christmas Tree Cookies are a joyful treat capturing creativity and holiday spirit.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Chill Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Holiday
Keyword: Baking Tradition, Christmas Cookies, Edible Ornaments, Family Fun, Festive Baking, Holiday Treats
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 150kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cookie cutters
  • Parchment Paper
  • Baking sheets
  • Plastic wrap

Ingredients

For the Cookie Dough

  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour Sifted
  • 1 cup Sugar Granulated
  • 1 cup Butter Unsalted, softened
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Pure

For the Icing

  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Sifted
  • 1 pack Food Coloring Gel recommended
  • 1 cup Candy Sprinkles Festive colors

Instructions

Cookie Preparation

  • Cream softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy—about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add in your room temperature eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  • Gradually sift and incorporate the all-purpose flour and baking powder into the mixture.
  • Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the chilled dough to about ¼ inch thick.
  • Use cookie cutters to cut out festive tree shapes and place them on parchment-lined baking sheets.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden around the edges, keeping centers soft.
  • Allow cookies to cool completely before icing and decorating.

Decoration

  • Icing cookies with vibrant icing and decorating with festive sprinkles.
  • Optional: Drizzle melted chocolate over the icing for extra sweetness.

Notes

Keep decorated cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness and flavor for up to a week.