Description
Christmas Tree Cookies are delightful festive confections that bring joy to any holiday gathering. These vibrant green cookies, shaped like Christmas trees and adorned with colorful sprinkles, not only taste amazing but also fill your home with the warm aroma of vanilla and butter. Perfect for sharing with family and friends, these cookies are a fun and creative way to celebrate the season!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Green food coloring (to desired hue)
- Sprinkles or icing (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Mix in green food coloring until you reach your desired shade.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared baking sheets, shaping them into triangular trees.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool before decorating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg